Facility Custodian & Maintenance Helper

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New York is seeking a Custodian to maintain the center premises and its equipment in a clean, safe, healthy, and comfortable condition, both inside and outside.

The role involves general custodial tasks, following schedules, keeping inventory of supplies, and communicating maintenance or safety concerns to the Program Director while working cooperatively with staff, children, parents, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Experience in custodial duties including cleaning, repairs and painting.
• Ability to read and follow written work schedules and instructions.
• Ability to maintain a simple inventory of supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, children, parents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial tasks including cleaning, sanitizing, repairing, and painting as needed.
• Always maintain the facility in a clean and safe environment.
• Follow daily and weekly work schedules and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Keep a simple inventory of supplies, noting items on hand and those needed for replenishment.
• Ensure common areas, classrooms, restrooms, offices, and outdoor spaces remain clean and orderly.
• Communicate any maintenance or safety concerns to the Program Director promptly.
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with staff, children, parents, and visitors to the center.
• Assist with minor repairs or coordinate with vendors/maintenance when necessary.
• Support the general operation of the center by performing additional duties as assigned.
• Related experience in general custodial duties, including cleaning, repairing, and painting.
• Ability to read and write to follow written work schedules and instructions.
• Ability to maintain a simple inventory of supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, children, parents, and visitors.
• Ability to ensure the facility is consistently clean and safe.
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency diploma required.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitizing

Maintenance

Painting

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency diploma

Job description

The Salvation Army in New York is seeking a Custodian to maintain the center premises and its equipment in a clean, safe, healthy, and comfortable condition, both inside and outside.

The role involves general custodial tasks, following schedules, keeping inventory of supplies, and communicating maintenance or safety concerns to the Program Director while working cooperatively with staff, children, parents, and visitors.