Custodian/Housekeeper

Westhab, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Custodian/Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and safety within a shelter facility. This role involves various custodial duties, including cleaning floors, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. A high school diploma is required, and experience in janitorial services is preferable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of janitorial experience required.
• Experience with buffing and cleaning equipment preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all janitorial maintenance and related duties to maintain a safe and clean facility.
• Complete scheduled custodial duties in accordance with checklist.
• Clean and maintain parking lot and outdoor property.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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SALARY: $19.23 P/H

Job Description

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DIVISION: SERVICES - FACILITIES

REPORTS TO: FACILITY MANAGER

LOCATION: MANHATTAN, NY

SALARY: $19.23 P/H

SUMMARY: The custodian, under the direction of the Facility Manager, performs all janitorial maintenance and

related duties to maintain a safe and clean facility, including interior and exterior grounds of a NYC DHS contract

shelter facility. Experience in the shelter environment is preferred, but not required. Position may require some

weekend and/or evening hours. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Complete all scheduled custodial duties in accordance with assigned custodian cleaning checklist

• Cleans floors, hallways and common areas and may include vacuuming, waxing and buffing floors.
• Cleans bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, lobby and offices. Keeps bathroom supplies stocked.
• Assembles, arranges and cleans furniture as needed.
• Cleans and maintains parking lot, outdoor property as needed, including snow removal at frontage area.
• Keeps sidewalks clean and swept 18” into street per NYC Sanitation requirements.
• Gathers and prepares trash and recyclables for sanitation collection.
• Checks and replaces all interior and exterior light bulbs.
• Assists with minor maintenance items as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required. Minimum of two years of Janitorial experience is required, including

experience with buffing and cleaning equipment. Must be able to communicate clearly with peers and

management and work as part of a team. Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Ability to show patience and

understanding toward the client population we serve is a must.

Agency Profile & Employee Expectations

Westhab is the premier organization of our kind in our region,

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. If you want to apply for this

opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining

this kind of team. (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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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