Custodian (Temporary Part Time)

POSITION STATEMENT
Custodian (Temporary Part Time)

OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Temporary Part Time Custodian within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].

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THE POSITION

Performs custodial maintenance duties including but not limited to cleaning, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restocking of paper and soap supplies in restrooms and assists with event setups.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

This position reports to the Facilities Manager

• Performs general, routine custodial duties such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning of all areas in the School’s buildings, including but not limited to, classrooms, corridors, offices, gyms, restrooms, furniture, television monitors, elevators, doors and trim, mirrors, windows and glass, stairwells, walls, ceilings and floors.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Clean and replenish restroom dispensers, including soap, toilet paper and paper towels.
• Distribute packages to various areas of the School’s buildings.
• Set up & breakdown tables and chairs for Special Events
• Move furniture, boxes and supplies to various areas of the School’s buildings.
• Operate the elevator as needed.
• May assist or perform buffing and waxing of floors.
• Painting as needed
• May assist or perform snow removal activities.
• May assist or perform minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand written communications.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to work alone and in a team situation to achieve specified standards.
• Able to adapt to changing demands of the position.
• Collegiality, approachability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Commitment to consistently providing a high standard quality of work.
• Respect and value the experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others.
• Willing to undertake any required training.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to work in areas where occasionally moderate exposures to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
• Must be able to ambulate through a classroom setting, including walking up stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40lbs in case of emergency.
• Must be able to work in tight and enclosed spaces, including small closets, crawl spaces, roof panels, etc.
• Must be able to work outdoors or in spaces without heat or air conditioning, and which are subject to variable temperatures and humidity.

Brooklyn Friends School provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants.

Union Status: Non-Union

Salary Range: $21.00 per hour

This salary range represents the expected hourly salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

To apply, please provide the following:

• Cover letter addressed to the Facilities Manager, Maria Batista. Along with punctuating your interest and experience, your cover letter should also address how you feel that your professional journey aligns with our school’s Quaker values and pillars of social justice and civic engagement.
• Resume
• List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you).
• Completed online application.

Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to [email protected] and put Temporary Part Time Custodian in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.

Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• School

Work Location: In person