Custodian; Daycare

Overview

Sponsored by Fort Greene Council Inc., an organization with over 50 years of reputable social service experience throughout Brooklyn, New York, Young Minds has provided academic-based programs and aftercare services since 1982.

Join Young Minds Daycare as a Custodian and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our children. As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our daycare. You will be responsible for upholding high standards of cleanliness in offices, classrooms, and common areas, and you will also assist with event setups, minor maintenance tasks, and inspections.

Your efforts will directly help foster a healthy and safe environment for both children and staff.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

• Maintain the cleanliness of the daycare.
• Set up and break down furniture and/or equipment for activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for proper facility upkeep.
• Remove litter and waste from the daycare and handle recycling materials.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of buildings by patching walls and doors, painting walls and trim, and replacing light fixtures and partitions; replace damaged ceiling and floor tiles, and make repairs.
• Operate a fire panel system and acquire all required certifications and/or licenses (F-07 and S-95).

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Two years of experience as a Custodian, Maintenance, or Housekeeping in a commercial or child care setting.
• Must undergo a background check.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, follow directions, and demonstrate effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Must be in good health. Ability to stand long hours and lift a variety of heavy objects and/or equipment.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Must demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have experience in basic measurements for mixing materials for cleaning, and arithmetic computations.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with staff, volunteers, and children.
• Must be a team player.

• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Fort Greene Council Inc., Brooklyn, NY
• Background Check:
  Yes
• NYC Sick Leave:
  Yes

This position is currently accepting applications.