Custodian

Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

Since New Settlement’s inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more. EEO/AA

JOB SUMMARY: The custodian will be responsible for the daily cleaning and safety conditions of all assigned facilities performing assigned tasks. This person is responsible for cleaning, performing grounds keeping activities including snow removal, and performing routine maintenance activities painting, minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical repairs. The position is temporary. 

Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Supports and enhances a culture that respects and honors diversity, invests in professional development and encourages self-care.
• Arranges special set up for events as programs require.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Empties trash cans.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects all surfaces to include laboratory equipment.
• Uses cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces.
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Restocks toiletries.
• Applies wax to floors and buff.
• Cleans and services restrooms with mops and disinfectants.
• Moves and puts back furniture for scrubbing and waxing.
• Identifies and reports possible repairs immediately upon discovery.
• Shovels snow from sidewalks and sprinkle salt on surfaces.
• Will be required to work during inclement weather.
• Will be required to work extra hours and overtime as needed to prepare the building.
• Will be required to attend staff meetings and complete any training as required.
• Performs other duties as reasonably requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be committed to our Mission of Service and innovation.
• Ability to relate to persons of diverse backgrounds
• Must be able to exercise independent judgement.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions; and to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment: familiarity with the operation and maintenance of building systems and ability to perform various routine maintenance tasks.
• Must be thorough, dependable, motivated self-starter.
• Ability to successfully maintain and pass DOE Clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment is at will and employees will undergo 45- and 90-day check-ins during their 90-day probationary period.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This job description indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.