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

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in its Early Childhood Development Centers. This role is vital for ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children aged 3 to 5 years. The Custodian will perform essential cleaning duties, assist with food service, and manage supplies while adhering to health and safety regulations. The organization offers a supportive work environment with generous time off and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about contributing to community services. Join a team that has been positively impacting lives for over 125 years!

Benefits

Generous time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Transit benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Training Series

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in custodial duties preferred.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish/English or other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, offices, and bathrooms.
• Conduct monthly cleanings and assist with food service as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Maintenance

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

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 Tuesday, April 8, 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.

1. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors of classrooms, offices, halls, kitchen and bathrooms of center so they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
2. Conducts monthly cleanings of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention.
3. Records supplies and equipment; informs Program Manager/Educational Director of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies and repairs and replacements of cleaning equipment.
4. Assists with food service as needed.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma required.
2. 2 years of experience in general custodial duties, such as cleaning, repairing, and painting preferred.
3. Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
4. 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.
5. Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

1. Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
2. Medical
3. Dental
4. Vision
5. Retirement Savings with Agency Match
6. Transit
7. Flexible Spending Account
8. Life insurance
9. Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
10. Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

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