Facility Housekeeper - Safe Haven (Brooklyn)

Colonial Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwood Safe Haven in Brooklyn, affiliated with Colonial Group, seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain common areas and client units as needed. Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, you will contribute to a clean, private, safe environment for residents.

This 35-hour, onsite role requires physical endurance and reliability; duties include floor care, trash and recyclables, event setup, and assisting tradespeople. Experience in cleaning and basic computer skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Comparable work experience required.
• Experience operating vacuum cleaners and high-speed buffers.
• Ability to lift/move furniture and appliances.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb stairs if needed.
• Experience with special needs populations a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash, dust, and vacuum.
• Seal, wax, and buff floors and hard surfaces.
• Maintain sidewalks, including sweeping, raking leaves, and shoveling snow.
• Clean individual units when vacated or requested by work order.
• Sort and package recyclables to comply with NYC regulations.
• Operate compactor.
• Set up and clean up for meetings and other events.
• Assist painters and engineers when assigned.
• Perform work at other facilities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Vacuuming

Lifting objects

Stair climbing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Midwood Safe Haven in Brooklyn, affiliated with Colonial Group, seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain common areas and client units as needed. Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, you will contribute to a clean, private, safe environment for residents.

This 35-hour, onsite role requires physical endurance and reliability; duties include floor care, trash and recyclables, event setup, and assisting tradespeople. Experience in cleaning and basic computer skills are a plus.