Location and Job Title:

Full-Time Night Custodian
New Orleans JCC
5342 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Ari Marks at ari@nojcc.org

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is hiring a full time Night Custodian to work Monday through Friday (3 PM to 11:59 PM). These days and hours are subject to change and there is the opportunity for more responsibility if earned and warranted. Health benefits, paid sick days, and vacation days are available after a grace period.

The night custodian will be responsible for cleaning various room types in a commercial establishment that includes children's, fitness, swimming and elderly program activities. In addition to the cleaning duties, the evening custodian may be expected to perform other related work as required, in an effort to provide students, members and staff with safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient facility in which to learn, enjoy and teach. Candidates should have experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and be receptive to further instruction regarding the appropriate type of chemicals to use in different situations and the appropriate methods to use them in our facility.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position's responsibilities:

• Empties trash in classrooms, offices, hallways and bathrooms.
• Vacuums classrooms, offices and other areas within the building.
• Cleaning bathroom fixtures.
• Washes and dry mops classrooms, hallway floors, bathrooms, office and other public areas.
• Strips, washes, waxes and buffs floors as required.
• Sweeps all floors and stairways.
• Washes windows and glass doors.
• Stocks bathrooms with necessary supplies and paper goods.
• Secure and lock school buildings at the end of business day.
• Assists in moving heavy objects such as: furniture and equipment for meetings, performances and a variety of other purposes.
• Attend in service training for custodial service employees as required for continued employment.
• Set an example for the other custodians in regard to neatness of appearance, friendly relations with other school employees, courtesy to the public, and in devotion to the job.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor and/or Facilities Director.

Salary starts at $14/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of the maintenance team as well as with the entire staff
• Exhibit customer service skills in front of our members
• Willingness to do tasks outside of your normal responsibilities if necessary
• Willingness to work on some national holidays as well as holidays specific to our building.
• Ensure all nightly room set-up requirements are satisfied
• Ability lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, bend, walk and stand for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in the elements- heat, cold and rain
• Proof of COVID vaccine is preferred

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Our Community ...Values Jewish culture, practice and thought, and serves as an educational resource for JCC members and for all New Orleanians with an interest in Judaism...Knows that comfortable, clean and conveniently located facilities set the tone for everything we do at the JCC...Embraces health and wellness, and JCC Fitness Centers are committed to helping members achieve positive lifestyle changes...Embraces children through education, sports and family activities...Celebrates the joys of childhood and encourages the independence of youth...Values lifelong learning, encourages friendship among adults of all ages and extends special assistance to elders.