Custodian/Porter - Clinton

Homes-For-the-Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless seeks a dedicated Custodian/Porter for our Families w/ Children facility in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. The role ensures a clean, safe environment for residents and staff, supporting daily operations with reliability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include cleaning hallways, restrooms, floors; windows; waste management; and light painting as needed. Candidates should have custodial experience and be able to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work.
• Familiar with the proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Clean hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Vacuum, sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using brooms, mops or powered machines.
• Wash windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Dust and disinfect furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Perform garbage-related tasks.
• Perform light painting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Cleaning equipment handling

Physical endurance

Stand long hours

Job description

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Full Time Clinton, New York, NY, US

19 days ago Requisition ID: 3327

Salary: $37,000.00 Annually

CUSTODIAN/PORTER

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Custodian/Porter to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Custodian/Porter for our Families w/ Children facility in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan. As the Custodian/Porter, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, ensuring a clean, well-maintained, and safe environment for our families in the facility. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Vacuum, sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using brooms, mops or powered machines.
• Wash windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Dust and disinfect furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Perform garbage-related tasks.
• Perform light painting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in custodial work.
• Familiar with the proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift, up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

COMPENSATION/EEO:

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks vacation , 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.