Custodian Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Custodian Specialist (Full-time)

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

LOCATION(S): Brooklyn

REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Coordinator - Brooklyn

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $55,000 (Benefits includes medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life insurance, 401K plan, 24 vacation days per year and personal and sick time-off)

DATE: March 2025

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, or 9 am- 6 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Coordinator, the custodian specialist is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and working conditions, conducting Health and Safety checklists at Partner locations and providing overall technical and admin support to maintenance staff across 3 direct sites. This position will require travel to direct and partner site locations.

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous related experiences in general janitorial duties, such as cleaning, repairing and painting.
• Ability to read and write in order to follow written work schedules and keep inventory.
• Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff, families and children
• Ability to maintain personal work and habits.
• Good health- including annual physical.
• Acquire 3 Fire safety examinations within the probation period of employment, F-01, F-07, and S-95.
  
  

Pre- Employment Requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleaning: Responsible for sweeping, mopping, waxing all floors on site. Ensuring rest rooms and all spaces on site are free of debris, dust, and dirt as well as maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the day. This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures, toilets and washbowls.
• Records, Supplies and Equipment: Responsible for maintenance of Infection Control Logs, playground safety logs, carbon monoxide/smoke alarm and fire panel logs; Keeping inventory of distributed sanitary supplies and requesting more when needed; Repairing peeling paint, play equipment, furniture and other repairs on site as needed; Assisting in moving heavy items throughout the site.
• Daily maintenance of site health and safety: Responsible for immediately repairing hazardous conditions on site, such as within the classroom and/or playground, replacing lights; contacting New York City Housing Authority, if located at a NYCHA to place tickets on necessary repairs that require NYCHA maintenance. Report to the Center Director of any necessary repairs and conditions. Work collaboratively with the Center Director to resolve any facility issues.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with screening janitorial candidates
• Train custodians to obtain the certificate of fitness- F-01, F07, S-95 within 30 days of hire
• Support Partner sites as needed related to health and safety matters, conduct Health and Safety checklists at list 2x’s a year (Oct/Nov and May/June)
• Assure fire drills are completed on a monthly basis, review custodial logbooks to ensure compliance with Article 47
• Stay current with Article 47 health and safety guidelines to ensure sites are in compliance
• Conduct daily check ins with sites
• Obtain quotes for major purchases and submit for approval, as needed
• Work collaboratively with other building maintenance staff
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Support GSS Direct and Partner sites as needed related to health and safety matters, conduct Health and Safety checklists at list 2x’s a year (Oct/Nov and May/June).
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

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