Custodian - Women's Shelter

Position: Custodian

Program/Department: Young Women's Shelter

Reports to: Program/Site Director, Facilities Coordinator or Director of Facilities

Work Location: 968 3rd Ave., Brooklyn NY, 11232

Status/Hours: Full time - Sunday - Thursday 8am -4pm; must be available to work occasional evenings


Salary Range: $35,000 - $35,000

Position Summary


The custodial worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors.


Responsibilities:

Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal.


Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly.


Perform routine maintenance inspections.


Conduct routine inspections and perform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units.


Strip and wax floors.


Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures.


Remove debris/leaves from the roof to unclog drains and prevent building leaks.


Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, wash halls and tiles.


Remove, Recycle, garbage and trash.


Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed.


Unpack and stock supplies.


Inform Supervisor of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies.


Repair equipment and furniture as needed.


Assemble furniture, equipment and other miscellaneous items.


Assist with deliveries, pick-ups and drop-offs as needed.


Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)


Report major damages and oversee repairs


Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm


Perform other related duties as directed by a program/site director, facilities coordinator, Director of Facilities, or maintenance supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills:

High school diploma or GED preferred


Ability to interact with the client population.


Ability to effectively work in a team environment.


MUST be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.


MUST be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.


MUST be able to work with hazardous substances with proper PPE (personal protective equipment).


DRIVERS LICENSE with a clean driving record A PLUS!


OMH Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.


- Commitment to BCS's mission, vision, and values


Any previous maintenance experience preferred


BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Benefits


This position is eligible to participate in BCS's generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program