Housekeeper

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to combating homelessness seeks a diligent Housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness of various common areas. This role involves sweeping, mopping, and ensuring the upkeep of spaces like offices and fitness rooms. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning and the ability to lift and move furniture. Join a mission-driven organization that not only provides housing but also supports individuals in their journey to stability. If you are passionate about helping others and take pride in maintaining a clean environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining common areas.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment like vacuum cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash, dust, and vacuum common areas.
• Maintain sidewalks and clean individual units when needed.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Ability to lift and move furniture

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum Cleaner

High-speed Buffer

Job description

Queens Drop Center, Jamaica, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00 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.

Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Housekeeper is 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 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comparable work experience
• Experience operating a 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