Custodian

The Academy Charter School; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

The Academy Charter School in Uniondale, New York, is looking for a dedicated custodian to clean and maintain the school premises. The role requires attention to detail and proven experience in custodial work.

As a custodian, you will ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students by cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and performing grounds-keeping tasks. The hourly pay ranges from $16.50 to $21.00, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as custodian, janitor, or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment and safe disposal methods.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, and all interior rooms.
• Perform routine grounds-keeping duties.
• Respond to emergency cleanups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment

Knowledge of safe disposal of hazardous components

Job description

Company Overview

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivates a student body poised to be active, engaged, and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence that the community’s children can achieve.

Job Summary

The Academy Charter School custodian will clean and maintain the school facility to ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable environment conducive to student learning. The custodian will uphold the mission and values established by the school.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, hallways, multipurpose room, offices and all interior rooms during the day
• Floor care including mopping, stripping and waxing
• Daily trash removal and cleaning of all receptacles
• Set up and clean dining area before, between, and during breakfast and/or lunch periods
• Respond to emergency cleanups during the day
• Perform routine grounds‑keeping duties, including picking up litter, maintenance of sidewalk areas, and salting of sidewalk
• Set up and arrange furniture for assemblies, meetings, and special events
• Secure, protect and ensure the proper usage and maintenance of all custodial equipment
• Assist with shipping and receiving of packages, parcels and large items
• Perform light moving and carpentry
• Open and close facilities and provide access to classrooms or offices during the normal school week, after hours, and occasionally weekends as directed
• Perform walk‑through of the facility during the day to ensure the building and outer perimeters are clean and safe; ensure all bathrooms are properly stocked at all times
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support for, the school’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behaviour

Pay Transparency

The hourly range for this role is $16.50/hr. - $21.00/hr. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

• Proven experience as custodian, janitor, or in a similar role
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Attention to detail