Custodian - Floater

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tax-free flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness program

Job summary

A community services organization is seeking a custodial worker to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the facility. The role involves daily cleaning, maintenance inspections, and minor repairs, ensuring a pleasant environment for staff and visitors. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a commitment to the organization's values. This full-time position offers a salary of $17.00 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values.
• Any previous maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning of the facility and grounds.
• Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform cleaning of A/C and heating units.
• Strip and wax floors.

Skills

Ability to interact with the client population

Ability to effectively work in a team environment

Regularly lift up to 50 pounds

Ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs

Work with hazardous substances with proper PPE

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to: Facilities Coordinator or Director of Facilities

Work Location: 151 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn NY, 11201

Status/Hours: Full time - Hours - 8:00 am-4:00pm with ability to some evenings and weekends depending on program needs

Salary Range: $17.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour

Position Summary

The custodial worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures.
• Remove debris/leaves from the roof to unclog drains and prevent building leaks.
• Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, wash halls and tiles.
• Remove, recycle, garbage and trash.
• Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed.
• Unpack and stock supplies.
• Inform Supervisor of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies.
• Repair equipment and furniture as needed.
• Assemble furniture, equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Assist with deliveries, pick‑ups and drop‑offs as needed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.).
• Report major damages and oversee repairs.
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm.
• Perform other related duties as directed by a program/site director, facilities coordinator, Director of Facilities, or maintenance supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to interact with the client population.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• MUST be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• MUST be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.
• MUST be able to work with hazardous substances with proper PPE (personal protective equipment).
• DRIVERS LICENSE with a clean driving record A PLUS!
• Must undergo pre‑employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH.
• Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values.
• Any previous maintenance experience preferred.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

This position is eligible to participate in BCS's generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax‑free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program.