Shelter Facilities & Janitorial Technician

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across several homeless shelters in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The role covers janitorial tasks, equipment handling, and routine maintenance to keep facilities in good condition.

The position requires a HS Diploma and some custodial experience. This nonprofit organization emphasizes dignity, independence, and equal opportunity employment for all staff and clients.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required and some custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial work, including power-washing, repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down light fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, painting, plastering, basic carpentry and operating a buffing machine.
• Perform garbage duties, including cleaning area surrounding and underneath dumpster, sorting metal, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up.
• Maintain rubber tiles on shelter stairs.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.
• Maintain proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks.
• Prepare for possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous concentrated chemicals.
• Perform specific duties depending on assigned floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Project Renewal is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across several homeless shelters in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The role covers janitorial tasks, equipment handling, and routine maintenance to keep facilities in good condition.

The position requires a HS Diploma and some custodial experience. This nonprofit organization emphasizes dignity, independence, and equal opportunity employment for all staff and clients.