Facilities Custodian — Clean, Maintain, and Prep for Events

Concern for Independent Living, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Scholarship Programs

Licensure Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing is seeking a Facilities Custodian to clean and maintain offices and common areas in Brooklyn, NY. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to lift items and operate cleaning equipment, and a valid driver's license.

You will work Sunday through Thursday, 8am–4pm, supporting events and maintaining both interior and exterior spaces. Preferred candidates hold a High School Diploma and have at least 6 months of related experience, with strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (preferred) plus 6 months or more related experience (preferred).
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills a must, as well as good client/customer service skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products is required.
• The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds.
• Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areas.
• Dust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.
• Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebaskets.
• Clean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floors.
• Assure adequate supplies are in bathrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Maintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies, ordering additional as needed.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the building including removing debris from the property, sweeping patios and walkways as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facility for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protection.
• Dust, clean and maintain exercise equipment.
• Minor maintenance repairs as needed including changing light bulbs, filters etc.
• Cleaning of individual apartments: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash baskets

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Follow oral and written instructions

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position Facilties Custodian, Surf Vet

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location MacDougal Street, Brooklyn NY

Days/Hours

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Facilities Custodian to beresponsible for the routine, general cleaning of the building and renovation/ repair of the individual apartments in the building, under the supervision of the Superintendent and Program Director.

Days/Hours:Sunday - Thursday; 8am-4pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areas
• Dust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.
• Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebaskets
• Clean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floors
• Assure adequate supplies are in bathrooms
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
• Maintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies, ordering additional as needed
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the building including removing debris from the property, sweeping patios and walkways as needed
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facility for events such as banquets and meetings
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protection
• Dust, clean and maintain exercise equipment
• Minor maintenance repairs as needed including changing light bulbs, filters etc.
• Cleaning of individual apartments: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash baskets

Requirements:

High School Diploma (preferred) plus 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Must have a valid drivers license. Good communication and interpersonal skills a must, as well as good client/customer service skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Basic knowledge of cleaning products is required. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds. Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary: $40,000/yr

Position Requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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