Evening Custodian — Keep Buildings Safe & Clean

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc) is seeking a custodial worker to maintain the interior and exterior of our building, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors.

The position is full-time with hours 2:00pm–10:00pm on weekdays and weekends as needed. The role involves daily cleaning, grounds maintenance, simple repairs, and ensuring safety compliance in a community setting.

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

Teamwork

Interpersonal interaction

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stairs up to 8 flights

Hazardous substances PPE

Driver's license

Criminal background screening

Commitment to mission

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Department: Cornerstone NYCHA Community Center Programming

Reports to: Program Director and Facilities

Status/Hours: Full time - Must be available to work 2:00pm - 10:00pm weekdays and weekends based on program needs

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

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

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