Custodian

Brearley; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Health Savings Account

403(b) employer contribution

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Brearley School in New York, NY is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain all school facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and common areas, floor care, trash removal, event setup, and responding to emergencies.

The role requires a minimum of two years of cleaning experience in school, commercial, or residential settings and a team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cleaning experience in a school, commercial or residential environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ability to use standard tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cleans classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, hallways, common areas, and other interior spaces.
• Floor care, including mopping, stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction.
• Daily trash removal and cleaning of all receptacles.
• Sets up furniture for meetings, assemblies, and special events.
• Secure, protect, and maintain custodial equipment.
• Assists with package deliveries.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexibility

Tools

Cleaning tools

Job description

The Brearley School is an independent girls' school serving over 700 students K-12. We welcome candidates to apply for the position of Custodian.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all facilities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Personnel may be required to assist with set-ups as required. All employees will uphold the mission and values established by The Brearley School. Employees must be able to work flexible hours, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to meet or exceed the attendance and punctuality standards of The School. Minimum of 2 years of cleaning experience in a school, commercial or residential environment.

• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Must be able to climb ladders and operate manual platform lifts.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, hallways, common areas, and other interior spaces.
• Floor care, including mopping, stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction.
• Daily trash removal and cleaning of all receptacles.
• Responds to emergency cleanups during the day, such as clogged drains and spills.
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties, including maintaining sidewalk/play areas and snow removal during inclement weather.
• Setups up and arrange furniture for meetings, assemblies, and special events.
• Secure, protect, and ensure the proper usage and maintenance of all custodial equipment.
• Assists with package deliveries.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Minimum of 2 years of cleaning experience in a school, commercial or residential environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ability to use standard tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladder and step ladder.
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc., as job may require.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Will be working in varying weather and temperature conditions, including but not limited to snow/cold temperatures during the winter and hot temperatures during the summer. Noise levels may require normal hearing protection in the form of earplugs. Paints and solvents may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, and a personal fit test may be required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for the position is $20.00 - $21.12 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Commuter
• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with The School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally-protected classification.