Housekeeper

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain the common areas of transitional housing in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves cleaning and upkeeping various spaces, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the capacity to provide support in a community service-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a vacuum cleaner and high-speed buffer.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and appliances.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash, dust, and vacuum.
• Seal, wax, and buff floors and hard surfaces.
• Maintain sidewalks, including sweeping and raking leaves.

Skills

Cleaning

Dusting

Lifting

Recycling

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

High speed buffer

Job description

The Schermerhorn, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 –Transitional Housing

Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, theHousekeeperis a part of the department that maintains the common areas of the safe haven. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Client areas will also be cleaned.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• 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

The Schermerhorn, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America