Custodial Coordinator – Canaan, NY
Berkshire Farm Center
Description
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The Custodial Coordinator performs responsible supervisory and administrative work in directing custodial services and supervising the activities of custodial staff, both directly and indirectly, ensuring that custodial services meet the guidelines established by the VP of Facilities. The Custodial coordinator is responsible for overseeing all custodial tasks in the cleaning and care of agency buildings and grounds.
Job Responsibilities
• Accountable for cleaning and maintaining buildings/facilities of assigned area, adjacent grounds and sidewalks (i.e. mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, cleaning, moving furniture etc.) using a variety of cleaning substances, products and equipment).
• Develops an effective staff by hiring qualified applicants, training employees to standards, supervising the performance of departmental tasks, evaluating employee performance, and directing corrective measures to be taken when necessary.
• Oversees staff including assisting with training and performance evaluations, makes recommendations for hiring/firing, creates schedules and ensures staffing requirements are met.
• Ensures that custodial team have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform custodial services and that contract services are available as needed and provided as specified by communicating and coordinating with the VP of Facilities, who oversees the purchasing process and contracted services. Responsible for ordering and replenishing supplies.
• Assist with the cleaning, repair, removal and moving of furniture from or within various locations.
• Responsible for removal of snow from public areas, including sidewalks, parking lots and entryways.
Job Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in custodial field.
Working knowledge of custodial practices and ability to use and instruct others on various cleaning equipment and products.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience working with at risk youth and/or non-profit experience preferred.
Varicella Vaccine required OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
MMR (Measles Mumps & Rubella vaccine required OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
Tdap (Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis) vaccine required.
Influenza vaccine required, one dose annually during flu season.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
Skills: organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and written and oral communication skills.
Schedule
Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Pay
$ 23.08 – $25 per hour (depending on education & experience)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)