Full-Time Facilities Custodian: Safe, Clean Spaces

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

403(b)

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Custodian to maintain the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors.

The position is full-time with hours 8:00 am–4:00 pm and may require some evenings and weekends based on program needs. Location is Seth Low, 137 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

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.

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

Interacting with client population

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Stair climbing 8 flights

Hazardous substances PPE

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Custodian to maintain the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors.

The position is full-time with hours 8:00 am–4:00 pm and may require some evenings and weekends based on program needs. Location is Seth Low, 137 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.