School Facilities Custodian & Maintenance Tech

ReNEW Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness, repair, and aesthetic standards across our building. You will clean directly and supervise cleaning staff to keep facilities at the highest level, while coordinating major repairs with the network facility team.

You'll work with the assistant principal of operations to ensure posters, lobby organization, and storage meet Ascend's standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience cleaning, maintaining and managing a large building.
• Move and/or carry items up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb 6-7 ft. ladder.
• Capacity to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs with ease.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
• A thorough attention to detail and an obsessive focus on making the building look its best at all times.
• A "can do" attitude and the enthusiasm to be a hard-working, team player who is relentless in the pursuit of the school's objectives.
• An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement.
• A winning personality and professional demeanor and a desire to help at all times.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks of varying complexity and to stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
• Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Washes windows.
• Assists in examining school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to lead custodian, principal, and/or school resource officer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Lifting 75 lbs

Ladder climbing

Stair navigation

Attention to detail

Team player

Open to feedback

Organized

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in educational setting preferred

Job description

Ascend Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness, repair, and aesthetic standards across our building. You will clean directly and supervise cleaning staff to keep facilities at the highest level, while coordinating major repairs with the network facility team.

You'll work with the assistant principal of operations to ensure posters, lobby organization, and storage meet Ascend's standards.