Custodian (Daycare)

Fort Greene Council • Brooklyn, NY

4d • $17

About The Position

Sponsored by Fort Greene Council Inc., an organization with over 50 years of reputable social service experience throughout Brooklyn, New York, Young Minds has provided academic-based programs and aftercare services since 1982. Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready, and excited to help guide, motivate, and prepare your future leaders for Kindergarten. With purposeful play and nurturing guidance from our teachers, our approach to learning inspires children to think critically while embracing their spirit of creativity. Utilizing creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness, this approach instills a spark of desire for continued learning and discovery that helps your child's future leaders develop and excel throughout their education journey. Join Young Minds Daycare as a Custodian and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our children. As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our daycare. You will be responsible for upholding high standards of cleanliness in offices, classrooms, and common areas, and you will also assist with event setups, minor maintenance tasks, and inspections. Your efforts will directly help foster a healthy and safe environment for both children and staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Two years of experience as a Custodian, Maintenance, or Housekeeping in a commercial or child care setting.
• Must undergo a criminal background check.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, follow directions, and demonstrate effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Must be in good health.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift a variety of heavy objects and or equipment.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Must demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have experience in basic measurements for mixing materials for cleaning, and arithmetic computations.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with staff, volunteers, and children.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the daycare.
• Set up and break down furniture and/or equipment for activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for proper facility upkeep.
• Removes litter and waste from the daycare and handles recycling materials.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings by patching walls and doors, painting walls and trim, and replacing light fixtures and partitions; replacing damaged ceiling and floor tiles, and making repairs.
• Operate a fire panel system and acquire all required certifications and/or licenses- F-07 and S-95.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED