Custodian; 1135-704-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking a Maintenance Worker to ensure a clean and safe environment for participants. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, assisting with deliveries, and providing transportation for elderly clients. Ideal candidates should have maintenance experience, good communication skills, and the ability to manage tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.
• Custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the center.
• Perform minor repairs and custodial duties.
• Transport elderly clients to various destinations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Basic Tools

Job description

STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Maintenance Worker will be required to ensure the center is maintained in a clean, sanitary condition for the benefit of those attending the program and in compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL:
* Sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum all floors and stairways.
* Wash and dust windows, walls and mirrors.
* Scrub handrails, baseboards, and stair landings.
* Empty waste baskets and garbage cans daily.
* Remove and clean window treatments and dust all areas in the center as directed.
* Clean and polish furniture and metal work.
* Dust light fixtures, replace light bulbs and fuses.
* Ensure that bathrooms are cleaned and stocked with supplies as necessitated.
* Responsible for seasonal cleaning of leaves and snow around premises.
* Wash down sidewalks and lower portions of building.
* Dust vents weekly and wash monthly.
* Responsible for maintaining clean environment internally and around exterior of building daily.
* Accept paper good and households supply deliveries, store items and keep inventory.
* Responsible for set up and breakdown of chairs and tables as necessitated to accommodate various activities and social events.
* Responsible for all garbage removal daily and collecting all recyclables items including transporting items at a designated time and place.
* Responsible for garbage removal to outside curb twice per week.
* Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies; order where applicable.
* Provide minor repairs at site where necessitated to include: painting, plumbing.
* Inspect all emergency lights at center.
OTHER DUTIES:
* May be required to clean vents and drains weekly on the roof.
* Accept food deliveries in absence of cook, and assist in storing of food items.
* Assist in storing can goods and household supplies in its appropriate area.
* Perform other duties as directed by Program Manager or designee.
* Attended cultural and LGBT sensitivity training.
* Transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff.
* Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back, if necessary.
* Perform other duties as directed by the Program Manager.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
* One year of maintenance experience.
* Pass Fire Drill Conductor test within 6 months of employment.
* Good communication skills required.
* Ability to write, read, and speak English required.
* Experience in cleaning and providing minor repairs required.
* Experience in operating ladders, cleaning equipment/materials, and shovel or snow blower.
* Custodial experience preferred.
* Ability to manage time effectively to accomplish tasks.
* Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) preferred with Three (3) years driving experience with no more than one moving violation within a 24 month period, no driving while intoxicated convictions.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Able to walk up stairs.
* Able to lift 25lbs.
* Able to stretch and bend.
* Able to move tables and chairs.
* Able to mop, sweep, climb ladders, and use basic tools.
* Frequent walking, sitting, talking, and hearing.
* Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, & crouching.
* Able to read printed materials.
* Able to write.
* Ability to drive vehicle for long periods of time.
* Ability to get in and out of vehicle frequently.
* Ability to assist older clients in and out of agency vehicles.