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Form of workExecutive Headquarters (117 West 124th St) $37,000 to $40,000 Position Summary: Children's Aid (CA), established in 1853, is one of New York City's leading child and family service organizations. CA is looking to hire a full-time Custodian as part of its Headquarters Operations Team. The Custodian will help the team keep the location clean, compliant, and operational.
Essential Duties: Perform routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of buildings and grounds; Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing; Empties and decontaminates trash containers; Disinfects high touch and common areas in accordance with OSHA, NYCDOH, and Children's Aid COVID preventive techniques; Moves, rearranges and dusts furniture and fixtures; Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks; Operation of electrostatic fogging machine; High dusting; Assist with food drives and package/supply/furniture delivery; Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or machines; Strips and polishes floors using buffing machines. Shampoos carpets; Screen staff and visitors for entrance based on CA's COVID prevention processes; Washes blinds, windows, and walls consistent with CAS approved techniques; Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and tiled surfaces. Shovels snow, removes ice in front of entrance; Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas; Maintains equipment; reports need for painting and minor building or equipment repair to supervisor; Minor repairs, bring major compliance or operational issues to the attention of the Facilities Manager; Performs custodial-related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions; Serve as a courier between CAS sites as needed.
Serve on emergency response team; Monitor supply inventory on the floor; Occasional reception duties; In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job. Perform other duties as assigned. Professional Development Participate in offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional activities.
Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment. Health and Safety Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements and CPR/first aid certification. Maintain a healthy and safe environment (i.e.
safely store cleaning supplies, and equipment, mark wet floors, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED preffered An additional 4 to 5 years of relevant experience may suffice in lieu of High School diploma/GED Certificates of fitness within 6 months of hire: S95 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems W07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred Valid Driver's license preferred Key Competencies: Reliable and responsive nature. Ability to follow directions and develop strong cleaning skills. Team orientated approach.
Willingness to learn new skills while improving current ones. Ability to read and write. Professional demeanor, pleasant verbal and written communication skills.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
