Facilities Custodian Job at Concern Housing in New York

About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position
Facilities Custodian- Outside Hires

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Location
East New York Ave, Brooklyn NY

Salary
$18/hr.

Days/Hours
Monday & Tuesday; 8am - 4pm

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Facilities Custodian to be responsible for the routine, general cleaning of the building and cleaning of the individual apartments in the building.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Vacuum offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areas.
• Dust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.
• Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebaskets.
• Clean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floors.
• Assure adequate supplies are in bathrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Maintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the building including removing debris from the property, sweeping patios and walkways as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facility for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protection.
• Dust, clean and maintain exercise equipment.
• Minor maintenance repairs as needed including changing light bulbs, filters etc.
• Cleaning of individual apartments: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash baskets.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
• Required to be available for overtime hours as needed and directed by supervisor

Major periodic cleaning:

• Wash inside and outside of all windows, as assigned.
• Wash off marks on walls and doors.
• Dust door ledges and floor boards.
• Dust chair/furniture legs.
• Scrub bathroom floor, walls, and fixtures.
• Clean and/or shampoo carpeting and upholstery.
• Coordinate moving or set up of furniture to individual units.
• May be required to assist with the clean up of areas damaged by residents.

Salary: $18.00/hr.

Position Requirements

High School Diploma (preferred) plus 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Must have a valid drivers license. Good communication and interpersonal skills a must, as well as good client/customer service skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Basic knowledge of cleaning products is required. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds. Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.