Custodian

Custodian

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.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Recruit new families for our program through tabling, advertising in the school community, and hosting recruitment events

General Maintenance

Daily Cleaning Tasks Through Out the Day

Weekly Cleaning Tasks

Monthly or Quarterly Cleaning Tasks

Seasonal Cleaning Tasks

Emergency Cleaning Tasks

Record Maintenance, Contract Compliance

Data Analysis

Professional Development

Health and Safety

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

Minimum 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.

New hires have 3 months to obtain all certifications. Current Staff without above named certificates must obtain by February 2025

Key Competencies

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender / sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.