Reports To: Director of Facilities

Department: Maintenance

Status: Non-exempt - Full-time - 12 month position

Position Supervises: N/A

Work Schedule: Varies

Remote Option: No

Travel Required: No

Job Overview

St. Bernard’s School is a K-9 independent boys’ school founded in 1904. The school, located on the Upper East Side, serves a diverse community of approximately 385 students and 100 employees.

St. Bernard’s offers young boys of diverse backgrounds an exceptionally thorough, rigorous, and enjoyable introduction to learning and community life. We wish to inspire boys to value hard work and fair play, to develop confidence, consideration for others, and a sense of citizenship, and to have fun while doing these things. We believe that young boys enjoy many benefits from an elementary school designed just for them. It is a long-held belief at St. Bernard’s that it is important both to challenge boys and to show them great affection.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Cleaner position is a 12-month, full-time role responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the building.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties in a variety of areas, as assigned by the Director of Facilities
Assist kitchen staff during peak lunch hours, ensuring the cafeteria is clean
Be willing to respond to emergencies or other duties outside of the normal scope of work
Ensure the assigned area is clean, ready, and safe for school to open as scheduled
Ensure the garbage area is cleaned at all times and assist in removing garbage from the building for pick up
Perform building checks during the days that the school is closed, including weekends, based on a rotating schedule given by the Director of Facilities
Report any unusual or unsafe conditions to the Director of Facilities
Remove snow and ice from the sidewalk using shovels and ice melt
Be willing and able to assist after hours or off hours for school-wide events for set-up and breakdown
Deliver boxes and packages to assigned locations
Be willing to pitch in where needed, including helping with coverage needs that might arise
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities

Physical Activities/Qualifications

Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs
Must be able to work in high and low temperatures for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in noisy or small environments
Must be able to turn, twist, crawl, or maneuver into different positions to satisfy certain job requirements
Operate all equipment in a safe manner
Able to work well alone or with others in a team environment, ensuring work is completed in a timely manner
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
Display a pleasant and professional attitude at all times
Must possess a high degree of integrity

To apply for this position, please send a pdf cover letter and resume to humanresources@stbernards.org

St. Bernard’s welcomes and seeks a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly range for this position is $27.00 to $29.00. St. Bernard’s School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Maintenance Team Member - Cleaner

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