Housekeeper
About The Position
Continental Safe Haven, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, provides 145 beds for individuals not yet ready for permanent housing or those who have struggled in other housing programs. It offers private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations with on-site case management and clinical services to assist residents in moving to secure permanent housing. The Housekeeper is part of the department responsible for maintaining the common areas of the safe haven, including offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room, and sidewalks. Client areas will also be cleaned. This position is a 35-hour work week and is onsite.
Requirements
- Comparable work experience
- Experience operating a vacuum cleaner, high speed buffer
- Ability to lift and move furniture, appliances, etc.
- High School Diploma, GED, Trade School Diploma, or equivalent
- Ability to stand for several hours during shift and to climb stairs in the event of an emergency
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with special needs populations
- Basic knowledge of using a computer
Responsibilities
- Sweep, mop, wash, dust, and vacuum
- Seal, wax, and buff floors and hard surfaces
- Maintain sidewalks, including sweeping, raking leaves, and shoveling snow
- Clean individual units when vacated or requested by work order
- Sort and package recyclables to comply with NYC regulations
- Operate compactor
- Set up and clean up for meetings and other events
- Assist painters and engineers when assigned
- Perform work at other facilities as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
