Custodian (Cleaner)
New York, NY
Employment type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, with occasional weekend overtime
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00/hour
Position summary
This role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining school facilities to help provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment. The position also supports room setups and general facility readiness as needed.
What you'll do
- Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other assigned areas.
- Support room and furniture setups for meetings, events, and other school activities.
- Remove trash and keep custodial areas organized.
- Assist with floor care, including mopping, stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as painting, replacing light bulbs, and similar basic repairs.
- Support groundskeeping tasks, including sidewalk and outdoor area upkeep and snow removal during inclement weather.
- Help receive and move package deliveries as needed.
- Use custodial equipment and standard tools safely and properly.
What you'll need
- At least 2 years of cleaning experience in a school, commercial, or residential environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer service mindset.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Physical requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders and step ladders.
- Ability to bend, kneel, sit, climb, walk, and perform other physical tasks as the job requires.
Work environment
- Work in varying weather and temperature conditions, including summer heat and winter cold.
- Use hearing protection when needed.
- Use personal protective equipment when required for paints, solvents, and related materials.
If you notice a problem with this job, email us at
contact@7seventy.net.
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