Custodian

Position Summary: The Children's Aid (CA), established in 1853, is one of New York City's leading child and family service organizations. The Bronx Family Center operates a campus of four buildings serving Child Welfare Family Services, Early Childhood, a Health Clinic, Teen Center and more. CA is looking to hire a full-time Custodian as part of the Campus maintenance team. The Custodian will help the team keep the location clean, compliant, and operational.

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine manual tasks to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of buildings and
• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and
• Empties and decontaminates trash
• Disposes of infectious waste when
• Moves, rearranges, and dust furniture and
• Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various
• Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or
• Strips and polishes floors using buffing Shampoos carpets.
• Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes children's toys
• Washes blinds, windows, and walls consistent with CA-approved
• Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and tiled Shovels snow and removes ice.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted
• Maintains equipment; reports need for painting and minor building or equipment repair to
• Replace light bulbs and/or report safety hazards to
• Cuts grass, trim shrubs, waters plants, and performs other related duties on the grounds when
• Performs custodial-related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary
• Performs varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of buildings and grounds, which includes painting, minor electrical, lighting, plumbing repairs, and other related tasks.
• Serve as a courier between CA sites when assigned.
• Serve on the emergency response
• Periodically inspect and keep a record of fire extinguisher tags
• Perform the duties of a certificate of fitness holder for Certificate of Fitness S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
• Reports building or equipment repairs to supervisor, and advises Head Custodian on all maintenance and repair
• Monitor supply inventory on the
• Remember that, as support staff, we are the last ones leaving the building, and we must make sure the building is ready for the next business
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Certificates of fitness
  
  
  
  • S-95 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm
  
  
  
  
• Reliable and responsive Ability to follow directions and develop strong cleaning skills.
• Team orientated
• Willingness to learn new skills while improving current ones.
• Ability to read and Professional demeanor, pleasant verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional approach; resourceful, dependable, approachable
• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful
• HS Graduate/GED Preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred, particularly email and calendar. Experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Professional Development

• Participate in offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences
• Participate in periodic fire drills
• Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional
• Support the growth of the center, including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements and CPR/first aid
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment (i.e., safely store cleaning supplies and equipment, mark wet floors, )

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation 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. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.