Senior Floating Custodian - Multi-Site Deep Cleaning

HOUSING WORKS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

PTO up to 30 days

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Housing Works is seeking a Floating Senior Custodian to perform advanced custodial duties across multiple facilities, emphasizing deep cleaning and sanitation to maintain a clean, safe environment. The role requires flexibility to travel between sites and independently adhere to health and safety standards.

The position also involves training junior staff, managing inventory, and reporting on cleaning performance metrics to help improve efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of custodial experience, including deep cleaning and floor care.
• Proven ability to work across multiple sites and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service and strong written/verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Outlook and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning of floors, carpets, restrooms, kitchens, and high-touch surfaces using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors; shampoo carpets; and clean upholstery as scheduled.
• Conduct periodic sanitization and disinfection of common areas, including break rooms, meeting spaces, and high-traffic zones.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as floor scrubbers, extractors, and pressure washers.
• Respond to special cleaning requests and emergency situations promptly.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and report replenishment needs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety protocols.
• Assist with training and mentoring custodial staff when assigned to different facilities.
• Travel between locations as scheduled, maintaining reliability and punctuality.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Generate and deliver monthly and quarterly reports on key cleaning performance indicators, such as average time to close work orders and the volume and types of requests received.
• Identify trends to improve efficiency, reduce response time, minimize recurring issues, and enhance service delivery.
• Advise the Facility Manager on staffing, supply needs, subcontractor use, and equipment upgrades to meet operational goals.

Skills

Custodial experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Multisite work

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate of Fitness (S95)

OSHA certification

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Housing Works is seeking a Floating Senior Custodian to perform advanced custodial duties across multiple facilities, emphasizing deep cleaning and sanitation to maintain a clean, safe environment. The role requires flexibility to travel between sites and independently adhere to health and safety standards.

The position also involves training junior staff, managing inventory, and reporting on cleaning performance metrics to help improve efficiency and service delivery.