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About the Role

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors in the after-school program facility. This position ensures compliance with New York City Department of Health (DOH) and organizational safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas daily
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including doorknobs, railings, tables, and chairs, regularly
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost bins, and ensure proper disposal according to NYC sanitation guidelines
• Restock soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other supplies in restrooms and program spaces
• Wash windows, glass doors, and mirrors as needed
• Use cleaning products safely and according to DOH and DOE guidelines
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, including broken furniture, spills, pests, and leaks, to the Program Director or Facilities Manager
• Assist in ensuring compliance with fire, safety, and health inspections
• Follow all organizational protocols related to child-safe environments
• Set up and break down spaces for daily activities, special events, and meals and snacks
• Assist with deliveries and with moving supplies and furniture
• Support maintenance of outdoor play areas, ensuring they remain clean and free of hazards
• Work collaboratively with program staff to minimize disruption to classroom activities
• Communicate supply needs and maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Participate in staff trainings on safety, cleaning standards, and emergency response
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of relevant experience
• Previous janitorial, custodial, or building maintenance experience preferred
• School or childcare setting experience a plus
• OSHA certification required
• Some electrical and/or plumbing experience
• Ability to work around youth
• Ability to stand for 75% of the shift
• Ability to lift and move moderate to heavy objects, minimum 50 lbs
• Must successfully complete pre-employment clearance requirements, including Statewide Central Register database check, Justice Center Staff Exclusion List check, and fingerprint-supported criminal history screening
• Mandated reporter training is required

Skills

• Cleaning
• Sanitation
• Maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Supply management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Electrical
• Plumbing

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Part Time
• On-Site

Experience Level

• 1 year of relevant experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $16.50 - $25.00 Hourly

About the Company

• Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential.
• CPNYC's mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty, and bias in our nation's criminal justice system.
• CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx.
• CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience.

Equal Opportunity

• Children of Promise, NYC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
• We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply.