Custodian-Bronx

Posting Details

• Position Type:
  Facilities/Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  5/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Bronx Arts & Science Charter School Middle
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026

Full Time Custodian (NY)

The role of the Full Time Custodian under the direct supervision of the School Director, Director of Facilities, & Facilities Supervisor is to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. To provide safe, clean, sanitary and organized interior and exterior spaces that provide a suitable environment for learning. This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period to ensure a successful fit within the school community.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

(Day) $44,400 (Night) $45,500 2026/2027 School Year

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.

• Conducts morning/night assessments of condition of building, parking lots, playgrounds
• Addresses and or reports all possible hazardous conditions to ADO and/or Custodial Supervisor
• Conducts morning assessments of interior of buildings
  • Checks all bathrooms, classrooms and common areas and ensures all lights and equipment is operational as necessary for school activity
  • Ensures that all HVAC systems are operational and temperatures are comfortable, reports any issues to ADO and/or Custodial Supervisor
  • Is familiar with the normal operation of any heating boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, mini split systems, thermostats throughout the building
  • Replaces or cleans filters for mini split systems, window ACs, furnaces.
  • Maintains logs for boilers indicating proper operation, deficiencies or repairs
  • Reports any leaks, damage or deficiencies to the floors, ceilings, walls, and or fixtures
  • Ensures that doors used while building is occupied operate in accordance with all security measures in mind
  • Ensures that offices, classrooms, building doors, and windows are closed and locked before departing campus
  • Is familiar with protocols related to security such as lockdowns, shelter in place, evacuation and fire drills
  • Is familiar with operation and procedures for fire alarms.
• Maintains boiler room and electrical rooms and stairwells and hallways free of storage and or clutter
  • Electrical boxes must have 36 inches of clearance as per NFPA
  • Standpipes, meters, and sprinkler controls must be kept accessible
• Monitors all annual and semiannual inspections of the building such as sprinkler, standpipe, suppression systems, fire extinguisher, hood cleanings and grease trap and reports any lapses to administration
• Receives and reports any deliveries to the building
• Performs duties to maintain building in good appearance and order such as
  • Snow removal
  • Lawn mowing
  • Leaf Blowing, collection, removal
  • Cuts down foliage
  • Clears walkways
  • Pressure washing
  • Painting
  • Perform minor repairs on door hardware, furniture, and fixtures.
  • Replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.
  • Unclog sinks, toilets, and drains; perform minor plumbing repairs.
  • Patch and touch up paint on walls and surfaces.
  • Inspect and replace air filters in HVAC units as requested by supervisors.
  • Clean diffusers quarterly after filter replacements.
  • Assemble and move furniture as needed.
  • Ensure school grounds are free of debris and assist with minor landscaping tasks.
  • Identify and report major maintenance issues to supervisors for further action.
  • Maintains all equipment and machines such as all cleaning solvents, floor scrubbers, stripping, and buffing machines
  • Moves furniture as requested by school administration or facilities department
  • Conducts all work with attention to safety and detail
• Visually inspects systems such as lighting, electrical outlets, fixtures, plumbing leaks. Performs any…