Custodian-Bronx New York

Position Title: Full Time Custodian (NY)

Summary: The role of the Full Time Custodian under the direct supervision of the School Director, Director of Facilities, & Facilities Supervisor is to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. To provide safe, clean, sanitary and organized interior and exterior spaces that provide a suitable environment for learning. This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period to ensure a successful fit within the school community.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Compensation: (Day) $44,400 (Night) $45,500 2026/2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts morning/night assessments of condition of building, parking lots, playgrounds
• Addresses and or reports all possible hazardous conditions to ADO and/or Custodial Supervisor
• Conducts morning assessments of interior of buildings
• Checks all bathrooms, classrooms and common areas and ensures all lights and equipment is operational as necessary for school activity
• Ensures that all HVAC systems are operational and temperatures are comfortable, reports any issues to ADO and/or Custodial Supervisor
• Is familiar with the normal operation of any heating boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, mini split systems, thermostats throughout the building
• Replaces or cleans filters for mini split systems, window ACs, furnaces.
• Maintains logs for boilers indicating proper operation, deficiencies or repairs
• Reports any leaks, damage or deficiencies to the floors, ceilings, walls, and or fixtures
• Ensures that doors used while building is occupied operate in accordance with all security measures in mind
• Ensures that offices, classrooms, building doors, and windows are closed and locked before departing campus
• Is familiar with protocols related to security such as lockdowns, shelter in place, evacuation and fire drills
• Is familiar with operation and procedures for fire alarms.
• Maintains boiler room and electrical rooms and stairwells and hallways free of storage and or clutter
• Electrical boxes must have 36 inches of clearance as per NFPA
• Standpipes, meters, and sprinkler controls must be kept accessible
• Monitors all annual and semiannual inspections of the building such as sprinkler, standpipe, suppression systems, fire extinguisher, hood cleanings and grease trap and reports any lapses to administration
• Receives and reports any deliveries to the building
• Performs duties to maintain building in good appearance and order such as
• Snow removal
• Lawn mowing
• Leaf Blowing, collection, removal
• Cuts down foliage
• Clears walkways
• Pressure washing
• Painting
• Perform minor repairs on door hardware, furniture, and fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.
• Unclog sinks, toilets, and drains; perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Patch and touch up paint on walls and surfaces.
• Inspect and replace air filters in HVAC units as requested by supervisors.
• Clean diffusers quarterly after filter replacements.
• Assemble and move furniture as needed.
• Ensure school grounds are free of debris and assist with minor landscaping tasks.
• Identify and report major maintenance issues to supervisors for further action.
• Maintains all equipment and machines such as all cleaning solvents, floor scrubbers, stripping, and buffing machines
• Moves furniture as requested by school administration or facilities department
• Conducts all work with attention to safety and detail
• Visually inspects systems such as lighting, electrical outlets, fixtures, plumbing leaks. Performs any minor repairs related. Reports to ADO any item that requires specialized attention.
• Prepares rooms, offices, common areas for activities such as assemblies presentations, lunch, breakfast and meetings and extracurricular activities
• Sets up tables
• Mops and sweeps floor
• Ensures that floor is free of debris or trash
• Provides trash containers and removes trash as needed
• Wipes tables using appropriate solvents
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, offices, conference rooms and lounges and common areas
• Stocks toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels where necessary
• Stocks lounge with coffee, cups, water cooler refills
• Ensures that all sinks are wiped down, sanitizes water fountains and bottle fillers, replaces water fountain filters when necessary
• Keeps areas free from spills, trash and debris, sweeps and mops when necessary
• Removes garbage between lunch periods in the cafeteria to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Monitor and maintain janitorial supplies by tracking inventory, placing orders as needed, and reporting supply needs to supervisors to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Deep cleans and sanitizes nurses office and other high traffic areas
• Wipes down with sanitizer all high contact areas throughout the building such as handles, knobs, doors, push bars, railings etc.
• Sanitizes nurses office paying close attention to chairs, beds, desk, sink and bathroom where available
• Responds to emergencies such as
• Spills
• Medical situations such as vomit, blood, other bodily fluids always maintaining and using safe practices as dictated by blood borne pathogen trainings
• Any other calls for assistance made by the school Administration
• Responds promptly to emergencies, including but not limited to:
• Spills and leaks
• Medical incidents (e.g., vomit, blood, other bodily fluids) while adhering to bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Flooding, fire, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing emergencies/clean-up
• Any situation posing a health, safety, or operational risk that may lead to school closure
• Acts as a frontline responder for facility-related emergencies, following supervisor's directions to mitigate risks.
• May be required to report to assigned campuses 24/7 as needed.
• Coordinates with school administration and external emergency services when necessary.
• Attends trainings as required by the State of New Jersey and Facilities Department, submits all appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Has and maintains the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Is able to work in inclement weather, hot and cold environments
• Maintains all appropriate medical clearance to perform duty
• Must be available to work the custodial schedule, which includes duties during December and Spring breaks, as well as snow removal, even during school closures and emergencies.