Custodian (Secure Detention)

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The Custodian is responsible for performing a variety of custodial tasks in the cleaning and care of one or more buildings, adjacent grounds/sidewalks and trash removal. This is located at our Juvenile Secure Detention Facility in Loudonville, NY.

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).
• 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.
• Lead and supervise Workforce Development Program youth including mentoring, coaching and teaching youth in all facets of custodial tasks including cleaning and care of buildings, grounds and sidewalks.
• Acts as a positive role model and maintains boundaries with all youth; must report any incidents with youth directly to supervisor. Must complete and submit weekly progress notes for assigned youth.
• Assumes responsibility to manage and reduce risk where it is seen in his or her area(s) of responsibility and to report it if it is outside of his or her area(s) of responsibility or assistance is needed to resolve the matter. Assures that health and safety risks are controlled or removed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in custodial field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience working with at risk youth and/or non-profit experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work with an 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:

• 7am to 3pm, Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

• $19.00/hr - $24.00/hr dependent on experience, education, skills, and other factors. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Berkshire Farm Center & Services 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, Berkshire Farm Center & Services 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)