Facilities Custodian — Keep Our Community Spaces Safe & Clean

Central Synagogue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Custodial Worker to keep classrooms and event spaces clean and ready for daily classes, ceremonies and programs. The role reports to the Custodial Shift Supervisor and requires availability for longer shifts, weekends, and holidays during peak times.

Strong safety practices and customer-service orientation are essential. Full-time, non-exempt position with occasional overtime and special event coverage, including High Holy Days.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred, including floor care.
• Able to follow safety procedures due to physical risks and exposure to chemicals.
• A friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor towards Central Synagogue’s members, guests, co-workers.
• Ability to remain positive, calm and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• English proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and setting up assigned areas to Central Synagogue’s standards.
• Adhering to procedures to provide a safe working environment per OSHA, state/local, federal regulations.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly environment to protect health.
• Maintaining and cleaning housekeeping equipment.
• Setting up and breaking down classrooms and event spaces per event specifications.
• Following procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transporting it to designated areas.
• Distributing and collecting packages and supplies.
• Reporting maintenance concerns via work orders.
• Physical requirements include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Customer service mindset

Job description

Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Custodial Worker to keep classrooms and event spaces clean and ready for daily classes, ceremonies and programs. The role reports to the Custodial Shift Supervisor and requires availability for longer shifts, weekends, and holidays during peak times.

Strong safety practices and customer-service orientation are essential. Full-time, non-exempt position with occasional overtime and special event coverage, including High Holy Days.