Custodian

Title: Custodian
Salary Range:     $18.37 Hour
Locations:          Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Homeless Shelters

• Ana’s Place (Bronx)
• East Williamsburg Men’s Shelter (Brooklyn)
• Fort Washington Men’s Shelter (Upper Manhattan)
• Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter (Manhattan)
• Marsha's House (Bronx)
• New Providence Women’s Shelter (Manhattan)
• Third Street Men’s Shelter (Lower Manhattan)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Custodian include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Perform janitorial work, including power-washing, repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down light fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, painting, plastering, basic carpentry and operating a buffing machine.
• Perform garbage duties, including cleaning area surrounding and underneath dumpster, sorting metal, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up.
• Maintain rubber tiles on shelter stairs.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.
• Maintain proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks.
• Prepare for possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous concentrated chemicals.
• Perform specific duties depending on assigned floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma required and some custodial experience preferred.