Campus Custodian: Safe, Clean, Ready for Learning

The American Dream Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Dream Charter School in New York is seeking a Custodian to support daily cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the high school campus. This on-site role collaborates with the Facilities team to keep classrooms, offices, and common areas safe and welcoming for students, staff, families, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, team-friendly, and able to assist with setup for events, snow cleanup, and basic building upkeep throughout the school day; prior

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, maintenance, facilities, or building-services experience preferred.
• Experience working in a school, nonprofit, commercial, or similar facility is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, students, families, vendors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms throughout the day.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wipe surfaces, and remove trash and recycling as needed.
• Monitor high-traffic areas and respond promptly to spills, litter, or other cleaning needs.
• Maintain entrances, sidewalks, and other areas immediately surrounding the school building.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of furniture, tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies for school events, meetings, assemblies, and other activities.
• Move boxes, deliveries, furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Receive or assist with school deliveries and help distribute materials to appropriate areas.
• Maintain custodial closets, cleaning supplies, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
• Notify the Facilities Manager or supervisor of maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, leaks, safety hazards, or needed repairs.
• Assist with minor facilities tasks and basic building upkeep as directed.
• Support snow, ice, and inclement-weather cleanup when necessary.
• Help prepare classrooms and common areas for the beginning and end of the school year and for special programs or events.
• Follow appropriate procedures for the safe use, storage, and handling of cleaning products and equipment.
• Follow all school safety, security, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional conduct when working around students.
• Respond to custodial or facilities needs that arise during the school day in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other custodial and facilities-related duties as assigned.

Education

Experience in school/nonprofit facilities

Job description

The American Dream Charter School in New York is seeking a Custodian to support daily cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the high school campus. This on-site role collaborates with the Facilities team to keep classrooms, offices, and common areas safe and welcoming for students, staff, families, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, team-friendly, and able to assist with setup for events, snow cleanup, and basic building upkeep throughout the school day; prior