Cleaner/Custodial Worker

$35,000 - $38,325/Yr

Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Ufsd - Hawthorne, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hawthorne, NY

About the position

The Cleaner/Custodial Worker position at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role is essential in ensuring that the school facilities are well-kept, which includes a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks. The position requires a commitment to providing a therapeutic environment for students with disabilities, contributing to their overall well-being and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and wax floors; wash walls and windows; dust and perform other cleaning duties.
• Clean and mop lavatories and replace soap or towels.
• Empty wastebaskets and collect and dispose of refuse.
• Make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment.
• Perform grounds-keeping activities such as cleaning snow, mowing lawns, raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and general grounds maintenance.
• Perform pickup/delivery of mail at post office and/or interoffice mail distribution.
• Perform a variety of errands and related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the required work.
• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of heating systems.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
• Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
• Dependability and ability to get along well with children.

Nice-to-haves

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Mental alertness.
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off