Custodian (Early Childhood Center)
- Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc.
- New York, New York
- Part Time
Custodian (Early Childhood Center)
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Little Star of Broome St - New York, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$16.50 - $16.50 Hourly
Job Shift
Afternoon
Job Category
Facilities/Operations
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit:
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Located at 178 Broome Street Suite 329 New York, NY 10002, CPC Little Star of Broome Street Early Childhood Center's mission is to provide a quality education program in a safe and nurturing environment for all children, regardless of their family's financial background. Little Star provides meaningful early education experiences for young learners ages 2 - 5 through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that helps all children succeed.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Little Star of Broome Street Early Childhood Center, the part-time Custodial employee is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe, and comfortable condition. The Custodian's schedule will be Monday through Friday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
Follows individual work schedule provided by the Director to indicate specific responsibilities, and the time scheduled for them
Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve the center's service
Cleaning Duties
Sweep, mop and wax floors of classrooms, offices, halls, kitchen and bathrooms of center so that they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition
Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, washbowls and wall tiles
Clean stairs, walks, play yards and roof as needed
Remove garbage and trash, clean containers
Care for cleaning equipment used
Keep cots clean
Dust and wash down walls
Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures
Weekly and tri-monthly cleanings of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention
Assist with food service as needed
Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed
Unpack and store supplies
Inform director of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies, repairs and replacements on cleaning equipment
Repair and paint play equipment and furniture as needed. Make other repairs in center
Move children's equipment to and from outdoor play space. Move large furniture indoors as indicated
Place and pick up cots as needed
Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Previous related experience in general custodial duties, such as cleaning, repairing and painting
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to read and write to follow written work schedules
Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand as needed
Interpersonal skills to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents and visitors to the center
Ability to be professional and maintain professionalism
Additional Requirements:
Must meet all applicable federal, state, and/or city requirements to work with children in an early childhood setting, including but not limited to, fingerprint and background check clearance, and successful completion of trainings and certifications
Must be willing to undergo annual physical examinations and submit required medical documentation
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
$16.50 - $16.50 per hour; 20 hours per week from Monday through Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
CPC offers a competitive union benefits package to eligible part-time staff members, including paid time off, basic life insurance coverage, and a retirement plan
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Little Star of Broome St - New York, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$16.50 - $16.50 Hourly
Job Shift
Afternoon
Job Category
Facilities/Operations
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit:
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Located at 178 Broome Street Suite 329 New York, NY 10002, CPC Little Star of Broome Street Early Childhood Center's mission is to provide a quality education program in a safe and nurturing environment for all children, regardless of their family's financial background. Little Star provides meaningful early education experiences for young learners ages 2 - 5 through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that helps all children succeed.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Little Star of Broome Street Early Childhood Center, the part-time Custodial employee is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe, and comfortable condition. The Custodian's schedule will be Monday through Friday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
Follows individual work schedule provided by the Director to indicate specific responsibilities, and the time scheduled for them
Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve the center's service
Cleaning Duties
Sweep, mop and wax floors of classrooms, offices, halls, kitchen and bathrooms of center so that they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition
Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, washbowls and wall tiles
Clean stairs, walks, play yards and roof as needed
Remove garbage and trash, clean containers
Care for cleaning equipment used
Keep cots clean
Dust and wash down walls
Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures
Weekly and tri-monthly cleanings of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention
Assist with food service as needed
Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed
Unpack and store supplies
Inform director of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies, repairs and replacements on cleaning equipment
Repair and paint play equipment and furniture as needed. Make other repairs in center
Move children's equipment to and from outdoor play space. Move large furniture indoors as indicated
Place and pick up cots as needed
Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Previous related experience in general custodial duties, such as cleaning, repairing and painting
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to read and write to follow written work schedules
Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand as needed
Interpersonal skills to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents and visitors to the center
Ability to be professional and maintain professionalism
Additional Requirements:
Must meet all applicable federal, state, and/or city requirements to work with children in an early childhood setting, including but not limited to, fingerprint and background check clearance, and successful completion of trainings and certifications
Must be willing to undergo annual physical examinations and submit required medical documentation
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
$16.50 - $16.50 per hour; 20 hours per week from Monday through Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
CPC offers a competitive union benefits package to eligible part-time staff members, including paid time off, basic life insurance coverage, and a retirement plan
Job ID: 484247788
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025
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