Custodian Head Start - Full Time; 5431-705-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization seeks a full-time Custodian on their Brooklyn site. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety across the facility for children and families attending the Head Start program. Ideal candidates will possess strong custodial experience and bilingual skills in Spanish/English or other languages. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and generous time off.

Benefits

Generous time off (Vacation/Personal Days/Sick Days)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in general custodial duties preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the center.
• Perform monthly cleanings of facilities and maintenance of supplies.
• Assist with food service as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Bilingual Russian/English

Bilingual Chinese/English

Bilingual Korean/English

Bilingual English/Creole

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Custodian Head Start - Full Time; 5431-705-N

5902 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Early Head Start and Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start provides services to children age 3 to 5 years old. Through the Montessori approach, the center ensures children are ready for school by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy and physical development.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Custodian will be required to ensure the center is maintained in a clean, sanitary condition for the benefit of those attending the program and in compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors of classrooms, offices, halls, kitchen and bathrooms of center so they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Conducts monthly cleanings of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City
• Division of Fire Prevention.
• Records supplies and equipment; Informs Program Manager/Educational Director of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies and repairs and replacements of cleaning equipment.
• Assists with food service as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in general custodial duties, such as cleaning, repairing, and painting preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 pounds including the occasional moving of furniture and setting up and replacing chairs, etc.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.