Custodian/Driver (Ellington)
About The Position
The Custodian/Driver maintains a clean and healthy environment at the Hope House location in the Bronx, NY, by performing cleaning, maintenance, and related tasks. The role also involves driving staff members and/or clients between locations when necessary, and may require travel to other sites to perform cleaning and maintenance duties. The position includes regular communication and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and clients. The Custodian/Driver participates in staff meetings, policy and procedure development, and training and staff-development activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of experience providing custodial services in a business or social service environment.
- Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with custodial work.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a clean Driver’s Abstract.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sweep, and mop offices, bathrooms, kitchens, program delivery areas, and common areas daily.
- Perform minor repairs as needed and maintain a professional working space.
- Unload and store deliveries, and move furniture and equipment as needed.
- Remove garbage daily from kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and common areas, and place it at the curb for sanitation pickup.
- Prepare floors for stripping and waxing when required.
- Assist staff in moving furniture in offices and residential areas.
- Clear snow from sidewalks and entrances and maintain safe walking paths.
- Clean, repair, and store painting equipment; prepare and apply paint and finish to interior and exterior surfaces when required.
- Report routine observations of residential and public areas to supervisory staff, including conditions affecting safety, security, or facility operations.
- Perform other duties and special projects as required, including serving on call for a one-week period each quarter.
- Drive staff members and/or clients to site locations when necessary or if time permits.
- Drive to different site locations to perform cleaning and maintenance duties when necessary.
- Communicate and collaborate with staff in an interdisciplinary context; participate in staff meetings and contribute to policy and procedure development.
- Participate in training and staff-development activities to acquire and maintain interpersonal and operational skills.
- Maintain customer service in contacts with departmental staff and internal and external callers, and foster collaborative, sensitive, and respectful relationships with volunteers and clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
