Housekeeper

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