Custodian/Housekeeper

Westhab, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab Inc. is seeking a full-time Custodian for our 200-bed men’s homeless shelter in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean facility, interior and exterior grounds, and supporting daily custodial tasks.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and experience with buffing/cleaning equipment. Some weekend/evening hours are expected to meet shift coverage and client needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience using buffing and cleaning equipment is a must.
• Ability to communicate with peers and management.
• Some weekend and/or evening hours required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all scheduled custodial duties per the cleaning checklist.
• Clean floors, hallways and common areas (vacuuming, buffing, waxing).
• Clean bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, lobby and offices.
• Assemble, arrange, and clean furniture as needed.
• Maintain parking lot, sidewalk, and outdoor property.
• Clean and maintain office areas.
• Check and replace interior and exterior light bulbs.
• Assist with minor maintenance and building repairs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Buffing machines

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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M7800 Hanson Pl Fac Sal Full time Service Worker Brooklyn, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3511

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DIVISION: SERVICES - FACILITIES

REPORTS TO: FACILITY MANAGER

LOCATION: BROOKLYN, NY

SALARY: $19.23 p/h

SUMMARY:

The Custodian performs all custodial related duties to maintain a safe and clean facility, including interior and exterior grounds of a 200 bed men’s homeless shelter.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all scheduled custodial duties in accordance with custodian cleaning checklist.
• Cleans floors, hallways and common areas including vacuuming, buffing, and waxing floors.
• Cleans bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, lobby and offices.
• Assembles, arranges, and cleans furniture as needed.
• Cleans and maintains parking lot, sidewalk, and outdoor property as needed.
• Cleans and maintains office areas.
• Checks and replaces all interior and exterior light bulbs.
• Assists with minor maintenance and building repairs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience or work history with the ability and desire to learn building custodial services. Experience with buffing and other cleaning equipment a must. Must communicate appropriately peers and management and to exhibit patience and understanding towards client population being served. Position requires some weekend and/or evening hours.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.

(EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.