Custodian, Breevort SC

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness of lobbies, offices, classrooms, and common areas in our New York site. The role involves floor care, furniture handling, kitchen sanitation, waste disposal, and securing entrances at closing.

The ideal candidate may have a High School diploma and prior cleaning experience; safety and schedule adherence are essential. Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, organizing supplies, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Commitment to cleaning schedule and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum all floors and stairways.
• Move and replace furniture as necessary.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and food prep areas daily as directed.
• Wash dining room tables after meal service.
• Clean blinds, walls, and dust surfaces; replace light bulbs as needed.
• Empty wastebaskets and garbage cans; manage recycling where required.
• Remove and dispose of boxes and trash per schedule.
• Ensure exterior doors are locked and center is closed securely.

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the supervision of the Program Director, the custodian is to be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of lobbies, offices, storerooms, classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, kitchen, and kitchen equipment, dining rooms and garbage disposal areas. Specific duties include:Sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum all floors and stairways. Move and replace the furniture as necessarySweep and mop kitchen and any food prep areas daily and as directedWash dining room tables after meal serviceWash, wet sponge and dust wallsScrub handrails, baseboards, room corners and stair landingsEmpty wastebaskets and garbage cansBreak down boxes and take out garbage as scheduledRemove and clean blinds or shades if applicableClean and polish furniture and metal workClean mirrors and glass in bookcases and doorsDust and replace light bulbs, fuses, emergency lights and light fixturesReplace toilet paper, towel and other suppliesResponsible to clean sidewalk, entry way and back exit of rubbish and of any snow each dayWash down sidewalks and lower side of buildingsMay be required to monitor front door and sign in desk as neededAssist with receiving and storage of deliveriesEnsure that exterior doors are locked and secured and center is prepared for closing if applicablePerform other duties as required by the supervisor of the siteCOMPETENCIESAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time.Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as furniture and cleaning equipment.Ability to work effectively as a team.Ability to work independently.The employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as degreasers, cleaning products and sprays.Employee must be able to adhere to a cleaning schedule.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.Commitment to organization’s mission, vision and valuesAbility to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communitiesHave a commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)EDUCATION and EXPERIENCESome High School coursework; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience is preferred, but not necessary.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy StatementIt is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.