Building Custodian

eastharlemtutorialprogram; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twenty days paid time off (PTO) per ye

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑p

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Pre‑tax commuter/transit benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Longevity bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

East Harlem Scholars Academies in New York is seeking a Building Custodian who will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment.

You will perform daily cleaning, restroom and shared space upkeep, respond to building needs, and assist with event setup while collaborating with staff.

Ideal candidates have custodial experience, can lift up to 25 pounds, and are fluent in English (Spanish preferred). Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial/janitorial role
• Ability to work nights or evenings
• Comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred
• Please apply even if not all qualifications are met

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of classrooms and common areas
• Restroom upkeep and supply stocking
• Respond to building needs and safety concerns
• Prepare spaces for activities and events
• Collaborate with staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness

Skills

Custodial skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES (preferred)

Job description

Position: Building Custodian

Position Reports to: Deputy Director of Facilities

Hours: Monday through Friday Night shift 3:30 pm -11:30 pm EDT

Salary: $50,000 per year

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Start Date: Immediate

Who We Are

East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre‑K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi‑site after‑school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem.

At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization‑wide commitment to anti‑racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice.

We ground all of our work in racial equity, in our core values ( Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection), and in our five guiding principles: 1) all children can and will succeed when provided a great education; 2) the best learning occurs when children engage in higher‑order, critical thinking; 3) a nurturing and supportive environment supports students' love of learning and of themselves; 4) self‑awareness promotes dynamic leadership and global understanding; 5) active community engagement richly enhances educational opportunities. These principles inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high‑impact, high‑quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.

For more information about Scholars Academies, please visit us at www.eastharlemscholars.org.

About the Opportunity

As a Building Custodian with East Harlem Scholars Academies, you will play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning school environment for students, staff, and families. You will be responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, common areas, restrooms, and other school facilities; responding to building needs and addressing safety or maintenance concerns; and supporting the preparation of spaces for school activities and events. You will work collaboratively with school staff and leadership to ensure the building is consistently maintained to a high standard, helping create a healthy and supportive environment where students and staff can learn, work, and thrive.

Who You Are

You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards

You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities

You are open to the excitement and challenges of a growing organization

You have the ability to comfortably lift and move up to 25 pounds

You have experience working in a custodial or janitorial position

You are fluent in both English and Spanish (preferred but not required)

Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

Areas of Leadership

• Daily Building Maintenance

1. As directed by deputy director of facilities, ensure that:
   • All student spaces are safe and accessible.
   • All building spaces are regularly organized and disinfected
   • All restrooms are fully stocked and disinfected
   • Staff and student eating spaces are sanitary and welcoming
   • All student spaces comply with DOHMH standards for cleanliness and sanitation
2. As needed, support with furniture moves and assembly

Special Events Support

• Provide support for special staff, student and family events, including:
  • Decoration set up and clean up
  • Furniture moves and set up
  • Food set-up and cleaning

Hiring Process

• Application
• Phone Interview
• In‑Person Interview
• Reference check and verifying your background
• Decision

Please note that the above process is subject to change based on hiring team needs. We will try our best to notify you ahead of time if the process is modified.

Benefits

• Twenty annual, accrued paid time off days to use in addition to the paid school breaks and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee pays semi-monthly contribution)
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer‑paid contribution after one year
• Life insurance, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Pre‑tax commuter and transit plans
• Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses for eligible e