Custodian

Project Renewal Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,415,200 - 57,859,200; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal Inc. is seeking a Custodian to support our New York shelters.

The role covers janitorial duties, repairs, plumbing fittings, floor care, and general maintenance across multiple locations including Fort Washington Men’s Shelter (Upper Manhattan), Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter (Manhattan), Marsha's House (Bronx), New Providence Women’s Shelter (Manhattan), and Third Street Men’s Shelter (Lower Manhattan).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Some custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial work including power-washing, repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down light fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, painting, plastering, basic carpentry and operating a buffing machine.
• Perform garbage duties, including cleaning area surrounding and underneath dumpster, sorting metal, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up.
• Maintain rubber tiles on shelter stairs.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.
• Maintain proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks.
• Prepare for possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous concentrated chemicals.
• Perform specific duties depending on assigned floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Custodial experience

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Shelter - Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Project Renewal is a leading non‑profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Title: Custodian

Salary Range: $19.49/Hour

Locations: Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Homeless Shelters

• Fort Washington Men’s Shelter (Upper Manhattan)
• Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter (Manhattan)
• Marsha's House (Bronx)
• New Providence Women’s Shelter (Manhattan)
• Third Street Men’s Shelter (Lower Manhattan)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial work, including power‑washing, repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down light fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, painting, plastering, basic carpentry and operating a buffing machine.
• Perform garbage duties, including cleaning area surrounding and underneath dumpster, sorting metal, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up.
• Maintain rubber tiles on shelter stairs.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.
• Maintain proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks.
• Prepare for possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous concentrated chemicals.
• Perform specific duties depending on assigned floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required and some custodial experience preferred.

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long‑standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.