Housekeeper

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to ending homelessness is seeking a diligent Housekeeper for its property management team. In this role, you will ensure that common areas and tenant apartments are clean and welcoming, contributing to a supportive living environment. Your responsibilities will include sweeping, mopping, and maintaining outdoor spaces, as well as assisting with special events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. If you are passionate about service and enjoy maintaining a clean and organized space, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining residential properties.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and tenant apartments.
• Perform various cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for events.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Ability to lift and move furniture

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Trade School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum Cleaner

High Speed Buffer

Compactor

Job description

411 E 178th St, Bronx, NY 10457, USA Req #2894

Monday, January 13, 2025

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Housekeeper – Property Management

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, theHousekeeperis a part of the department that maintains the common areas of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Tenant apartments will also be cleaned. Our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals.

This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comparable work experience
• Experience operating of vacuum cleaner, high speed buffer
• Ability to lift and move furniture, appliances, etc.
• High School Diploma, GED, Trade School Diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to stand for several hours during shift and to climb stairs in the event of an emergency
• Experience working with special needs populations a plus
• Basic knowledge of using a computer is a plus, but is not required