Custodian/Housekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DIVISION: SERVICES - FACILITIES

REPORTS TO: FACILITY MANAGER

LOCATION: BRIARWOOD, NY

SALARY: $19.23 PER HOUR

SUMMARY: The Custodian performs all custodial related duties to maintain a safe and clean facility, including interior and exterior grounds of a 200 bed men’s homeless shelter. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Complete all scheduled custodial duties in accordance with custodian cleaning checklist.

· Cleans floors, hallways and common areas including vacuuming, buffing, and waxing floors.

· Cleans bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, lobby and offices.

· Assembles, arranges, and cleans furniture as needed.

· Cleans and maintains parking lot, sidewalk, and outdoor property as needed.

· Cleans and maintains office areas.

· Checks and replaces all interior and exterior light bulbs.

· Assists with minor maintenance and building repairs as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience or work history with the ability and desire to learn building custodial services. Experience with buffing and other cleaning equipment a must. Must communicate appropriately peers and management and to exhibit patience and understanding towards client population being served. Position requires some weekend and/or evening hours.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.