Housekeeper - Transitional Housing
Continental Save Haven, 83 Apollo Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2704
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Housekeeper Transitional Housing
Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Housekeeper is a part of the department that maintains the common areas of the safe haven. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Client areas will also be cleaned.
This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
+ 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Comparable work experience
+ Experience operating of 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
+ Experience working with special needs populations a plus
+ Basic knowledge of using a computer is a plus, but is not required
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Min Hiring Rate $17.86
+ Max Hiring Rate $17.86
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+ Continental Save Haven, 83 Apollo Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America