Custodian

Hourly Compensation: $17.00/hour - $18.88/hour

The Part-Time Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy physical environment that supports children's learning and well-being. Reporting to the Program Director
, with support from Children's Aid's Central Facilities
, this role helps ensure the Early Childhood program meets or exceeds Head Start Program Performance Standards, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Article 47 regulations, and other applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate facility records and supporting overall site operations.

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children's Aid annually serves children and their families at over forty sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children's Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth, and families in all that we do.

We seek equity and transformation in our communities
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We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth, and families.

We strive for excellence
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We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We are powered by collaboration
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Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.

We are driven by compassion:
We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values while adhering to Children’s Aid policies and procedures.
• Support the overall operation of the Early Childhood program by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, staff, and visitors.
• Clean classrooms, offices, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Assemble furniture and equipment as needed.
• Perform general facility repairs within the scope of the position and communicate maintenance needs requiring additional support.
• Complete floor maintenance, including stripping, waxing, and refinishing floors as needed.
• Perform paint touch-ups and full painting projects, as appropriate for the assigned site.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and promptly report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns.
• Communicate supply, equipment, and repair needs in a timely manner to support uninterrupted program operations.

• Sweep and mop hard floors using disinfectants approved for childcare settings.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
• Empty, clean, and sanitize trash receptacles and replace liners.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces including doorknobs, light switches, glass doors, tables, and other shared surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, faucets, and changing tables.
• Replenish soap dispensers, paper towels, hand sanitizer stations, and other custodial supplies.
• Respond promptly to spills and sanitation concerns throughout the day.
• Inspect entrances and outdoor play areas for cleanliness and safety hazards and remove litter or debris as needed.

• Dust and wipe windowsills, baseboards, shelving, cabinets, and other surfaces.
• Deep clean and sanitize classroom rugs and carpets.
• Clean and disinfect additional high-touch surfaces in offices, hallways, and common areas.

• Clean and sanitize HVAC vents and filters to support indoor air quality.
• Inspect and clean light fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Clean and disinfect storage rooms, closets, cubbies, and similar spaces.
• Inspect, clean, and sanitize playground…