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Custodian (School)

North Shore Hebrew Academy
Great Neck, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (School) position at North Shore Hebrew Academy?

BUILDING / GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance:

  • Performing routine cleaning, dusting, and trash removal.

  • Performing carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs; installing and replacing fixtures etc.

  • Assist with school events, set up and break down including sporting events.

    • Building/Moving furniture and equipment within buildings.


Grounds Maintenance:

  • Operates a variety of building maintenance and/or lawn and grounds equipment, including

  • Floor scrubbers, buffers, power/lawn mowers, snow plows and/or snow blowers.

  • Clearing debris, raking leaves, and removing snow and ice.

  • Maintaining walkways, fences, and other outdoor structures.

Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with various hand and power tools used in building and grounds work.

  • Knowledge of safe operating procedures for machinery and equipment.

  • Ability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address maintenance issues.


Qualifications & Skills:

Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry

Prior building cleaning experience

Must be able to read/communicate in English and follow written instructions

Must be able to move furniture, carry equipment and climb stairs with ease

Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.

Ability to be flexible and work with interruptions in a positive manner, and in an environment with a number of faculty, staff and students.

Strong communication skills and ability to problem solve. Work collaboratively with educational and administrative divisions.

Some basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force infrequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force to move or lift objects occasionally.
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Requires lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling are required frequently
  • Works with standard cleaning materials and chemicals
  • Work Environment: Details on working conditions, including exposure to various weather, operating machinery, and potentially requiring overtime for emergencies (snow removal etc.)


Salary - $ 17.50 per hour

  • Full-time, 8-hour shifts

  • Day shift (9a x 5p); occasional shift change or overtime hours as needed (events etc.)


Please send resume to careers@nsha.org

Salary : $18

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