Custodian

This position is Full-Time and 100% In Person

For over 65 years, LSA Family Health Service, a community-based nonprofit in East Harlem, has supported thousands of diverse and immigrant families striving to build better lives. LSA provides families with the most critical resources they need – food, clothing, healthcare, education, a safe home, and advocacy services. We believe by supporting and empowering families, our entire community will thrive.

Position Overview: The Custodian is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs at our East Harlem Center, which includes offices, a kitchen, an outdoor play space, and areas for childcare and client services. The Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment for the many people who come through our doors each day.

A Typical Day: Your morning begins with a quick walkthrough of the lobby and entryway to ensure everything is clean and in order. Soon, the hallways will be filled with laughter and conversation. You make sure the classrooms smell fresh, the kitchen shines, and the office and therapy spaces are inviting and ready for the day. As the day unfolds, you greet staff and families with a smile while keeping things running smoothly by restocking the restrooms, assembling desks, and ensuring each conference room is set up for the day’s events.

By the day’s end, you feel proud, knowing that your work makes everything we do at LSA possible.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize the restrooms, kitchen, classrooms, pantry, office, and reception areas.
• Sweep, mop, buff, wax, and vacuum floors.
• Empty trash cans and recycling bins, dust furniture and fixtures, and clean windows.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Maintain outdoor areas such as steps, accessibility ramps, and the outdoor play area.
• Respond promptly to spills, messes, and safety hazards such as wet floors or broken equipment to maintain a clean and secure environment.
• Receive, stock and protect the safety of both shelf-stable food donations and prepared meals for students.
• Manage seasonal opening and closing procedures as needed to ensure adequate climate control, safety, and cleanliness during hot, cold, or inclement weather.
• Report any maintenance issues to the facilities manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Prior custodial or maintenance work in an office, school or medical setting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, crawl, and climb ladders to reach tight spaces.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License (preferred, but not required)
• English-Spanish Bilingual (preferred, but not required)

LSA Family Health Service provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.