Custodian (Cleaner)

Employment type: Full-time

Work location: New York, NY

Pay: ~ $23.91/hour starting

Position summary

This role is a promotional opportunity for an experienced custodian who can work independently and take ownership of a busy community library facility. You will manage day-to-day building upkeep, support staff, and help with program logistics. You may supervise custodial team members.

Key responsibilities

• Manage building maintenance, cleaning, staff support, and program logistics for an assigned location.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the site’s upkeep and may supervise custodial team members.
• Respond to emergency situations requiring custodial support as needed.
• Maintain daily building logs for visitors, vendors, utility companies, and contractors.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning including high and low dusting, floor care, vacuuming, waxing, buffing, spot cleaning, and gum removal.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including fixtures, tile walls, and mirrors, and restock toiletries.
• Unclog sinks and toilets as needed.
• Remove trash and handle recycling in compliance with New York State requirements.
• Perform heavy lifting as needed.
• Inventory, maintain, and order custodial supplies and equipment for the building.
• Perform grounds care including monitoring the exterior, sweeping sidewalks, and removing weeds from cracks and crevices.
• Clean exterior and interior glass.
• Support staff and visitors with strong customer service and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of full-time experience maintaining and cleaning a building.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

What will help you succeed

• Customer service mindset
• Team commitment
• Conscientiousness and ownership
• Problem solving