Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper is part of the department responsible for maintaining the common areas of the safe haven, including offices, multi-purpose rooms, the roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room, and sidewalks. Client areas are also cleaned. The position has a 35-hour work week and is onsite. The Housekeeper performs routine cleaning and floor care, maintains sidewalks, cleans individual units when vacated or requested by work order, and handles recycling and compactor operation. The role may also involve event setup and cleanup, assisting painters and engineers when assigned, and working at other facilities as required. The position reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
Requirements
- Comparable work experience.
- Experience operating a vacuum cleaner and high-speed buffer.
- Ability to lift and move furniture, appliances, and similar items.
- High school diploma, GED, trade school diploma, or equivalent.
- Ability to stand for several hours during a shift and climb stairs in the event of an emergency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with special needs populations.
- Basic knowledge of using a computer; this is not required.
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 the 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
Education Level
High school or GED
