HouseKeeper

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Located in the Bronx, Park House offers 248 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yor kers , and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 17.86 USD

Hiring Max Rate 17.86 USD