Custodian (Daycare)

FORT GREENE COUNCIL, INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Greene Council Inc., in Brooklyn, operates Young Minds Daycare and seeks a dedicated Custodian to keep the daycare safe, clean, and welcoming for children and staff.

You will ensure classrooms and offices are well maintained, assist with event setups, and perform minor maintenance tasks to support a healthy learning environment for our young learners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Two years of experience as Custodian, Maintenance, or Housekeeping in a commercial or child care setting.
• Background check required.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift heavy objects.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the daycare.
• Set up and break down furniture and/or equipment for activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for proper facility upkeep.
• Remove litter and waste and handle recycling materials.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance (patching walls/doors, painting, lighting).
• Operate a fire panel system and obtain required certifications/licenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Maintenance

Description

Sponsored by Fort Greene Council Inc., an organization with over 50 years of reputable social service experience throughout Brooklyn, New York, Young Minds has provided academic-based programs and aftercare services since 1982.

Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready, and excited to help guide, motivate, and prepare your future leaders for Kindergarten. With purposeful play and nurturing guidance from our teachers, our approach to learning inspires children to think critically while embracing their spirit of creativity. Utilizing creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness, this approach instills a spark of desire for continued learning and discovery that helps your child's future leaders develop and excel throughout their education journey.

Join Young Minds Daycare as a Custodian and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our children.

As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our daycare. You will be responsible for upholding high standards of cleanliness in offices, classrooms, and common areas, and you will also assist with event setups, minor maintenance tasks, and inspections. Your efforts will directly help foster a healthy and safe environment for both children and staff.

Compensation

Compensation: $20.00 an hour

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the daycare.
• Set up and break down furniture and/or equipment for activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for proper facility upkeep.
• Removes litter and waste from the daycare and handles recycling materials.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings by patching walls and doors, painting walls and trim, and replacing light fixtures and partitions; replacing damaged ceiling and floor tiles, and making repairs.
• Operate a fire panel system and acquire all required certifications and/or licenses- F-07 and S-95.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Two years of experience as a Custodian, Maintenance, or Housekeeping in a commercial or child care setting.
• Must undergo a background check.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, follow directions, and demonstrate effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Must be in good health. Ability to stand long hours and lift a variety of heavy objects and or equipment.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Must demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have experience in basic measurements for mixing materials for cleaning, and arithmetic computations.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with staff, volunteers, and children.
• Must be a team player.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Compensation $15.00 per hour

Background Check Yes

NYC Sick Leave Yes

Temporary Changes to Your Work Schedule

Location Fort Greene Council Inc.

About the Organization

Fort Greene Council, Inc. (FGC) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization established in Brooklyn, New York in 1973 and incorporated in 1974. The Council's strives to provide services at several stages of the life cycle, at the beginning with our Early Childhood & free After School Programs, to our Senior programs for the elderly. Our Mission is to provide quality programming and human service care that encourages and embraces seniors, educate and empower children, while enriching the lives of families nurturing and supportive environment.

-FGC provides services various services to the Brooklyn community:

• -13 Senior Centers in seven community districts
• -Young Minds Day Care Center
• -Compass after-school program
• -UPK Class.
• -In 1990, we launched JAZZ 966 to promote jazz in the community for seniors and the public at large.

This position is currently accepting applications.