Building & Grounds Custodian (Jamaica)

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