Custodian - Cornerstone - Seth Low

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

403(b)

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a full-time Custodian for the Facilities department at the Seth Low location in Brooklyn. You will maintain interiors and exteriors to ensure a safe, clean, welcoming environment for staff, residents, and visitors.

The role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, and operate with PPE. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, FSA, 403(b) and loan forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to interact with the client population.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• MUST be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• MUST be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.
• MUST be able to work with hazardous substances with proper PPE (personal protective equipment).
• DRIVERS LICENSE with a clean driving record A PLUS!
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
• Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values
• Any previous maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures.
• Remove debris/leaves from the roof to unclog drains and prevent building leaks.
• Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, wash halls and tiles.
• Remove, Recycle, garbage and trash.
• Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed.
• Unpack and stock supplies.
• Inform Supervisor of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies.
• Repair equipment and furniture as needed.
• Assemble furniture, equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Assist with deliveries, pick-ups and drop-offs as needed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
• Report major damages and oversee repairs
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm
• Perform other related duties as directed by a program/site director, facilities coordinator, Director of Facilities, or maintenance supervisor.

Skills

Client interaction

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Stair climbing

Hazardous substances PPE

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program/Department: Facilities

Work Location: Seth Low, 137 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Status/Hours: Full time - Hours - 8:00 am-4:00pm with ability to some evenings and weekends depending on program needs

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in BCS's generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program

Position Summary

The custodial worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors.

Position: Custodian

Program/Department: Facilities

Reports to: Program Director and Facilities

Work Location: Seth Low, 137 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Status/Hours: Full time - Hours - 8:00 am-4:00pm with ability to some evenings and weekends depending on program needs

Salary Range: $17.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in BCS's generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program

Position Summary

The custodial worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures.
• Remove debris/leaves from the roof to unclog drains and prevent building leaks.
• Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, wash halls and tiles.
• Remove, Recycle, garbage and trash.
• Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed.
• Unpack and stock supplies.
• Inform Supervisor of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies.
• Repair equipment and furniture as needed.
• Assemble furniture, equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Assist with deliveries, pick-ups and drop-offs as needed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
• Report major damages and oversee repairs
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm
• Perform other related duties as directed by a program/site director, facilities coordinator, Director of Facilities, or maintenance supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to interact with the client population.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• MUST be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• MUST be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.
• MUST be able to work with hazardous substances with proper PPE (personal protective equipment).
• DRIVERS LICENSE with a clean driving record A PLUS!

Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH

• Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values
• Any previous maintenance experience preferred

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities