Dedicated Shelter Facilities Custodian

Project Renewal; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal in New York City seeks a Custodian for the Canopy House Women’s Shelter. You will perform janitorial tasks across the facility, maintain cleanliness, and support a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate cleaning equipment, report tasks, and coordinate with supervisory staff. A High School Diploma or GED and bilingual abilities are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual or multilingual, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial work, including power-washing, making repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down lighting fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, and waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, and operating a buffing machine.
• Performs garbage duties, including dumpster maintenance, metal sorting, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up.
• Maintains rubber tiles on shelter stairs.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner, while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.
• Maintains proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned, to ensure the timely, effective, and efficient completion of necessary tasks.
• Should be aware of possible exposure, while performing duties, to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors and hazardous concentrated chemicals, and be prepared to respond with the applicable protocols for ensuring the safety of self, staff, and clients.
• Performs specific duties, depending upon the floor assigned.
• Performs other janitorial/custodial duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Project Renewal in New York City seeks a Custodian for the Canopy House Women’s Shelter. You will perform janitorial tasks across the facility, maintain cleanliness, and support a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate cleaning equipment, report tasks, and coordinate with supervisory staff. A High School Diploma or GED and bilingual abilities are preferred qualifications.