Custodian

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a part-time Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance at our Staten Island site. The role focuses on sanitizing all areas, maintaining a safe environment for participants and staff, and following OSHA and state safety guidelines.

The position requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of safe cleaning practices. Prior janitorial experience in childcare or school settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 18 years or older at time of hire.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Preferred: OSHA certification.
• Preferred: at least 1 year janitorial experience in childcare, school, or community center.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of offices, bathrooms, kitchens, gym, classrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and maintain floors; strip and wax as directed.
• Inspect and document routine maintenance tasks; assist with minor repairs.
• Handle garbage removal and restock restrooms, kitchens, and breakrooms.
• Adhere to safety procedures for chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage.
• Notify management when major repairs or maintenance are needed.
• Maintain organized janitor’s room and stock cleaning supplies.
• Clean windows and hard surfaces requiring sanitizing.

Skills

Safety hazards awareness

Maintaining cleanliness

Professional interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic repair skills

Job description

Job Title: Custodian Schedule: Approx. 20-25 hours per week / STATEN ISLAND, NYJob Type: Part Time Department: CornerstoneFLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly Effective Date: 2/2026Reports To: Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Director of Community InitiativesPay Rate: $17.50 per hour(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOEPOSITION SUMMARY: The Custodian is responsible for providing high-quality, exceptional maintenance within their assigned UAU worksite. On a daily basis, the Custodian ensures all areas are sanitized and maintained to provide a clean, safe environment for participants and staff. Additionally, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring the worksite follows all required safety, health, and operational protocols while complying with applicable standards and regulations.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):General cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas including but not limited to; offices, bathroom, kitchen, gymnasium, classrooms and common areas.Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and/or vacuuming.Strip and wax floors as needed and directed.Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities.Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects as directed.Daily collection and removal of garbage.Every day regularly servicing, cleaning and restocking restrooms, kitchens and breakrooms.Follow safety procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixturesNotify coordinating management when major repairs or maintenance of building operating systems is needed.Request and coordinate ordering of supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.Maintains a neat, organized and orderly janitors’ room/ area; ensuring cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.Washing windows and other hard surfaces that require sanitizing on a regular basis.Properly and successfully abide by OSHA, NY State Workers Comp, NYC Department of Health and UAU Safety Program policies and regulations.Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Required Education: Highschool diploma or equivalentRequired - 18 years or older at time of hireKnowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.Preferred – Minimum 1 year of janitorial experience working in a childcare, school setting or community center workplace setting.Preferred – OSHA certifiedMust pass reference and background checksAbility to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.Ability to keep assigned UAU worksite facility clean and orderly.Ability to interact with staff, participants, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.Detail-oriented and thorough while conducting and completing work independently.Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit and walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).Involves sitting approximately 10% of the day, walking and standing the remainder.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 10% of the time.Includes working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)#Perm26