Senior Custodian - Pitkin Avenue Residence

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

PTO up to 30 days

Education benefit / tuition assistance

Job summary

Housing Works is seeking a Senior Custodian to clean and maintain the Pitkin Avenue Residence and grounds, perform minor carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, and support turnover of apartments. The role emphasizes adherence to cleaning plans and safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income and marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with and proven commitment to working with low-income and marginalized communities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the custodial and maintenance plan to keep common spaces, bathrooms, offices, residential spaces, laundry rooms, and grounds clean and stocked.
• Remove trash according to NYC guidelines.
• Assist in apartment turnover by cleaning and performing minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating/cooling).

Skills

MS Office Suite

CRM experience

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Locations

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Brooklyn, NY 11208, USA

Full-Time

Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $24 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Compensation Range: $20/hr - $24/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Overview:

The Senior Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining Housing Works’ Pitkin Avenue Residence and its grounds, painting and plastering, and conducting minor carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs on building fixtures, equipment, and hardware.

Responsibilities:

Primary:

• Adhere to the custodial and preventative maintenance plan to ensure that the buildings’ common spaces, bathrooms, offices, residential spaces, Laundry Rooms, and the building’s grounds are clean, sanitary, and properly stocked with supplies.
• Put out trash at the buildings in accordance with NYC guidelines.

Secondary:

• Assist in the apartment/room turnover process by cleaning out and preparing apartments for new residents, utilizing trade skills for minor repairs, e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and heating and cooling.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with and proven commitment to working with low-income and marginalized communities, as well as individuals with multiple chronic medical and/or behavioral health conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and exercise good judgment, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal day-to-day supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional computer software skills, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and working familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms.

Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU

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