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Custodian

Job details

Level: Entry
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18 hourly
Job Location: 1025 41ST AVE - LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101
Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Title: Custodian
Reports to: Facilities Manager

The Custodian will be under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and is responsible for keeping all Riis buildings/properties in proper cleaning conditions. Perform cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, walls, all entry door frames, and glass, and removing snow or debris from the sidewalk and rubbish/trash. The Custodian is also responsible for performing routine maintenance activities, and notifying management of any repairs needed in the facility - buildings.

Responsibilities

  • Sweeping, and mopping all floors and stairways throughout the facilities as assigned.
  • Clean and sanitize all bathrooms and restock paper towels - tissues and soap in all dispensers.
  • Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms and common areas and restock supplies as needed.
  • Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
  • Empty all trash cans, replace liners, and clean receptacles as necessary.
  • Assist with setting up facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
  • Strip and wax, buff, and apply floor stripper & floor shine finisher on commercial vinyl composition flooring.
  • Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
  • Lock and unlock assigned buildings. Secure buildings and turn off lights when facilities are not in use. Check for unlocked doors and windows and report any unauthorized occupants.
  • Remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairways, and lawn/garden around building grounds using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
  • Operation and control of fire alarm system, air conditioning systems, personnel lift, and knowledge of all locations on electrical panels.
  • Clean accessible interior and exterior windows inside ledge, blinds, and screens.
  • Tend to emergencies when necessary.
  • Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
  • Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, first aid, CPR, and working relationships.
  • General maintenance of grounds.
  • Additional routine maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • A minimum of 1 year of professional cleaning experience.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively with a team.
  • Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willingness to learn.

*The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds. Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

Benefits

  • 40 hours of sick leave.
  • 21 hours of personal leave.
  • Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary.
  • Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance.
  • EAP Services.

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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