Floating Senior Custodian

Housing Works • New York, NY

3d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Floating Senior Custodian is responsible for performing advanced custodial duties across multiple facilities to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. This position focuses on deep cleaning tasks and specialized sanitation projects, supporting locations as needed. The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of custodial experience, including deep cleaning and floor care.
• Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent internal, external customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills verbally and written, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Certificate of Fitness (S95)
• OSHA certification
• Ability and aptitude to carry out a schedule of maintenance plan.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be proficient in Outlook.
• Ability & flexibility to work at multiple sites as needed, work occasional overtime, and offer flexibility regarding scheduling work time.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals & solvents daily.

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.
• 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 the number of recurring cleaning issues, and enhance overall service delivery.
• Advise the Facility Manager on staffing, supply needs, subcontractor use, and equipment upgrades to meet operational goals and improve service outcomes.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed