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Grand St Settlement Inc.

Custodian Helper

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18.37/hr

Custodian Helper DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): Stuyvesant Heights Child and Family Center; 1825 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Site Director SALARY RANGE: $18.37/hour; 20 hours a ...

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Custodian Helper

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18.37/hr

Custodian Helper DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): Sunset Park Child and Family Center; 850-856 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Site Director SALARY RANGE: $18.37 per hour/ 20 hours a ...

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$13.50 - $17.25/hr

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How much do custodial helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for custodial helper in the United States is $16.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a custodial helper?

Custodial helpers are support staff who assist custodians or janitors in maintaining cleanliness and order in buildings such as schools, offices, and public facilities. Their tasks often include sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, restocking supplies, and helping with minor repairs. They work under the supervision of a head custodian or facility manager and play an important role in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for everyone. Custodial helpers may also assist with setting up rooms for events and responding to immediate cleaning needs. The position typically requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a custodial helper?

To thrive as a Custodial Helper, you need basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, attention to detail, and physical stamina, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, chemical safety protocols, and sometimes OSHA guidelines is important for effective job performance. Reliability, a strong work ethic, and good communication skills help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment for building occupants and contribute to overall workplace efficiency.

What are some common challenges a custodial helper might face during their shifts, and how can they be managed?

Custodial Helpers often encounter challenges such as maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas, managing time effectively to complete multiple tasks, and handling exposure to cleaning chemicals. To overcome these, it's important to prioritize tasks, use protective equipment, and stay organized. Good communication with the custodial team and supervisors also ensures issues are addressed promptly and workloads are balanced.

What is the difference between Custodial Helper vs Janitor?

AspectCustodial HelperJanitor
CredentialsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentSchools, offices, public facilitiesSchools, commercial buildings, hospitals
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, public facilitiesCommercial, educational, healthcare
Job DutiesAssisting with cleaning, basic maintenanceCleaning, maintenance, minor repairs

Custodial Helper and Janitor roles often overlap in cleaning and maintenance tasks within similar environments. Custodial Helpers typically assist more experienced staff and may have fewer responsibilities, while Janitors often handle more comprehensive cleaning and minor repairs. Both roles are essential for maintaining clean, safe facilities.

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Custodian Helper

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

Grand St Settlement Inc.
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$18.37/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian Helper

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood 

LOCATION(S): Stuyvesant Heights Child and Family Center; 1825 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO: Site Director

SALARY RANGE: $18.37/hour; 20 hours a week 

DATE: March 2026

SCHEDULE:  Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the director, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and comfortable conditions. Maintains and does a daily check of the site and reports any concerns to the Site Director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous related experiences in general janitorial duties, such as cleaning, repairing and painting.
  • Ability to read and write in order to follow written work schedules and keep inventory.
  • Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff, families and children
  • Ability to maintain personal work and habits.
  • Good health- including annual physical.
  • Must pass 3 Fire safety examinations within the probation period of employment, F-01, F-07, S-95.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
  • Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
  • Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
  • Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
  • Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Custodian’s responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed and dependent on DOH/ACS/DOE standards:

  1. Cleaning: Responsible for sweeping, mopping, waxing all floors on site. Ensuring rest rooms and ALL spaces on site are free of debris, dust, and dirt as well as maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the day. This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures, toilets and washbowls.
  2. Records, Supplies and Equipment: Responsible for maintenance of Infection Control Logs, playground safety logs, carbon monoxide/smoke alarm and fire panel logs; Keeping inventory of distributed sanitary supplies and requesting more when needed; Repairing peeling paint, play equipment, furniture and other repairs on site as needed; Assisting in moving heavy items throughout the site.
  3. Daily maintenance of site health and safety: Responsible for immediately repairing hazardous conditions on site, such as within the classroom and/or playground, replacing lights; calling NYCHA to place tickets on necessary repairs that require NYCHA maintenance. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

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