Facilities Custodian

Facilities CustodianConcern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.Position: Facilities Custodian- TenantFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeLocation: Rochester Ave. Brooklyn, NYSalary: $40,000/yr.Concern Housing is seeking a Facilities Custodian to be responsible for the routine, general cleaning of the building and renovation/repair of the individual apartments in the building.Days/Hours: Sunday – Thursday; 8am – 4pmDuties and Responsibilities:Clean offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areasDust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebasketsClean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floorsAssure adequate supplies are in bathroomsClean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming themMaintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies, ordering additional as neededFollow procedures for the use of chemical cleanersNotify managers concerning the need for major repairsRemove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicalsMaintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the building including removing debris from the property, sweeping patios and walkways as neededSet up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facility for events such as banquets and meetingsSpray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protectionDust, clean and maintain exercise equipmentMinor maintenance repairs as needed including changing light bulbs, filters etc.Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment at all timesCleaning of individual apartments: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash basketsRemain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.Major periodic cleaning:Wash inside and outside of all windows, as assignedWash off marks on walls and doorsDust door ledges and floor boardsDust chair/furniture legsScrub bathroom floor, walls, and fixturesClean and/or shampoo carpeting and upholsteryCoordinate moving or set up of furniture to individual unitsRequirements: High School Diploma (preferred) plus 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Must have a valid drivers license. Good communication and interpersonal skills a must, as well as good client/customer service skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Basic knowledge of cleaning products is required. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds. Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.