Location: all cities,NY, USA
Building & Grounds Custodian (Jamaica)
Mission Statement: The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
A custodian at Growing Up Green is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of exterior and interior building grounds. This includes:
* Emptying all trash receptacles and sanitary receptacles throughout the building; replace bags as needed as well as washing all receptacles as needed to control odor
* Removing building trash to curbside for daily sanitation pick up and properly following all recycling protocol
* Cleaning of classrooms & building offices
* Assessing and stocking bathrooms: ensuring sinks, urinals and toilets are clean, toilets and urinals are flushed, floors are dry, soap and paper goods are replenished; ensure cleanliness of water fountains
* Cleaning building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming, including all classrooms, offices, bathrooms and common areas (cafeteria, gym)
* Cleaning all fixtures (bathroom, lights, doorknobs, etc)
* Dusting furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
* Striping and wax classroom, office and common area floor space during every School break
* Other duties as needed
Maintenance of the building, including:
* Replacing light bulbs
* Removing debris from exterior building grounds
* Assisting with mowing and trimming lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers
* Removing snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, walkways, steps and entrances to all doors using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals (i.e.-salt)
* Setting up, removing and moving furniture or equipment, as needed
* Cleaning building windows inside only
* Applying appropriate measures to remove pests
* Informing supervisor of any abnormal building conditions: report discrepancies
* Other duties as needed
Must be able to:
* Move and/or carry heavy items 50-75lbs
* Ability to climb high ladder 8-10 ft ladder
* Capacity to walk up and down stairs with ease
* Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
* Monitor premises for presence of vermin
* Maintain all safety, sanitary and fire codes
* Perform light gardening such as planting small flowers, watering flower pots and garden beds
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment
* Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
* Basic computer skills
* Maturity and strong work ethic
* Strong commitment to the School's mission
* Experience working in a childcare or educational setting a plus
* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
* Starting salary is $40,000 (salary scale is commensurate with experience)
Education
* High School diploma/GED Equivalent
* At least one year custodial experience, preferably in an educational setting
Required Certificates & Licenses: NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance