Custodian I/II

Bay Haven Charter Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Haven Charter Academy is seeking a Custodian I/II to maintain a clean and safe learning environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, and general building upkeep on rotating shifts.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively. The position may involve indoor or outdoor work in varying conditions and supports event setups as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Custodian I requires 0-3 years; Custodian II requires 4+ years.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task when necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication and excellent customer service.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, and wax floors throughout each building.
• Operate scrubbers, buffers, vacuums and other equipment.
• Clean, sanitize and restock restrooms.
• Clean classrooms, offices, lobbies and common areas.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Clean dry erase boards as needed.
• Arrange furniture and assist with event setup.
• Work indoors or outdoors in varying climates.
• Report damage or unsafe conditions to staff/leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Custodian I/II is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe learning and working environment for students and staff. The duties of the Custodian I/II are completed under general supervision and may vary throughout each shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, and waxes floors throughout each building.
• Operates different types of equipment including, but not limited to scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, etc.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks restrooms.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, lobbies, and other common areas (including high/low dusting of blinds, ledges, air vents, light fixtures, etc.) on routine basis.
• Empties trash and recycling bins throughout each building.
• Cleans dry erase boards as needed.
• Arranges furniture and equipment and assists with event setup as needed.
• May be asked to work inside or outside in varying climate conditions.
• Reports signs of damage, vandalism, or any unsafe condition to appropriate staff/leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Required experience: 0-3 years (Custodian I); 4+ years experience (Custodian II)
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task when necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of the position.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain strict organization and student confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, crawling, climbing and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Frequent need to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. Periodic need to exert up to 100 pounds of force and/or perform a two-person lift on objects over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in a fast-paced, high volume, school/office environment.