Custodian - Floater

Community Healthcare Network

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

What We Offer

• Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.
• Supportive team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
• Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean clinic environment and handling basic repairs of clinic facilities under the direction of the Center Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Handles the general maintenance of all physical aspects of the clinic facility.
2. Follows the regular housekeeping schedule which includes all clinic areas and fixtures according to the daily, weekly and monthly schedule as assigned.
3. Maintains the clinic custodial area designated for the storage of custodial equipment and supplies.
4. Maintains the clinic area designated for food preparation and storage.
5. Keeps the clinic inventory of supplies for the completion of housekeeping and infection control functions
6. Coordinates with the Center Director to secure the services of a reliable exterminator and maintains record of extermination services.
7. Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
8. Assists the Center Director in maintaining safety standards in the clinic, including the disposal of infectious and hazardous wastes.
9. Under the guidance of Maintenance/Housekeeping Coordinator, assesses and handles basic repairs of facilities at other clinics.
10. Responsible for keeping the grounds of the facility clean.
11. Responsible for keeping all walkway free of snow, ice, and litter.
12. Compliance with Employee Health Services.
13. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
14. May be assigned to other sites as needed.

Certificate/License Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience with facilities repair
• Demonstrated ability to learn, follow directions and complete assignments
• Ability to handle equipment/loads, walk and stand in order to perform cleaning duties
• Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the clinic.
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care.
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious background.