Custodian (91st Street)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center (GRCC), a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of $30 million, seeks a highly qualified individual to provide educational and management leadership to our Head Start Center. Goddard Riverside has four early childhood centers for working families and their children aged 2 to 5. Each center facilitates classroom activities that promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth through the hands-on exploration of science, nature and art. The Custodian will ensure a clean and safe environment for our Early Childhood Centers.

Requirements

• Experience in custodial work
• Must undergo funder required background check and fingerprinting
• Willing to obtain the S-95, F-01 and F-07
• Must complete all funder required training requirements
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to track inventory and place orders
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Ability to make basic repairs

Responsibilities

• Maintain the premises in a safe and clean manner
• Open center (Front Door, Gates) and assure all doors are operable
• Turn on air-conditioning or heat
• Sweep/mop/vacuum floors
• Dispose of trash, change trash liners throughout the center
• Clean windows regularly
• Sweep front of school
• Minor repairs (fix cracks, paint touch ups, minor plumbing)
• Check all safety materials (flashlights, alarms, EXIT signs, outlets)
• Keep storage areas clean and free of litter and clutter
• Coordinate service efforts of: Fire Safety (ACTIVE Fire), Heating System (Petro Fuel), and Inspections (Dept. of Health, NY Fire Dept.)
• Conduct monthly fire drills
• Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen (pantry area included)
• Schedule regular maintenance of hood and vent, grease trap, fire extinguishers
• Clean and maintain Air Conditioning filters
• Assist Administration in planning for center renovations
• Store cleaning supplies out of reach of the children
• Maintain inventory and place orders
• Order necessary cleaning supplies
• Move furniture as needed
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development
• Regularly clean and maintain the playground space
• Must update and maintain cleaning log

Benefits

• Wage increases
• Paid time off
• Other benefits as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed