Custodian

Taft Early Childhood Center (1724-26 Madison Avenue)

$20.80 an hour

Position Summary: Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children's Aid (CA) is founded on the belief that strong communities are built by children and families who have the access and skills and choice to create pathways to their success. The Early Childhood Department serves over 700 low-income children ages 0-5 and their families in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx through a combination of Federal, State and City funding. We believe that strong communities are built by children and families who have access, skills and choice to create pathways to their success.

The Custodian is responsible for keeping the physical environment clean and safe. Custodians connect their work to the health of a child, so that they can be successful in Kindergarten and in life. They support the center in meeting and exceeding Head Start Program Performance Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements, and maintaining detailed records across relevant areas. The position reports directly to the Program Director, with support from the Children's Aid's Central Facilities.

Custodian I - works in an early childhood program that is based in a Community School.

Custodian II - works in an early childhood program that is based in a Community Center.

Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the site's Program Director, with support from Central Facilities, the Custodian's responsibilities include the following:

General Maintenance

• Clean the Early Childhood classrooms, offices, kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas
• Assemble Early Childhood equipment and furniture as needed
• General repairs around the facility as needed
• Strip/wax floors
• Paint touch-ups and/or full paint job (depending on location)

Record Maintenance, Contract Compliance

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of supplies, inspection logs, and material safety data sheets (for chemicals).
• Replenish supplies
• Communicate the need to place maintenance orders (i.e. equipment, supplies, repair tickets) on a timely schedule

Professional Development

• Participate in offered staff meetings, trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences
• Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional activities.
• Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment.

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements and CPR/first aid certification.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment (i.e. safely store cleaning supplies, keep equipment away from children, mark wet floors, etc.)
• Maintain and report compliance requirements (i.e. emergency lights, exit signs, fire extinguishers, ansul, etc.)
• Participate on the site's Emergency Response Team

And other related duties as assigned, at the discretion of the Program Director and /or Children's Aid.

Qualifications: The Custodian must have qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations.

• Must hold valid S95 (Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems) and F07 (Certificate of Fitness for Fire Drill Conductor) Certificates; new hires have 3 months to obtain all certifications.
• Experience working in an Early Childhood setting
• Effective communication skills, including reading and writing
• Professional approach
• Resourceful & dependable
• Bilingual preferred