Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its’ tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities

The Organization is looking for a bright, energetic Groundskeeper/Porter for our newest affordable housing development in Far Rockaway, Queens. The initial phases of the development contain approximately 700 units within 2 phases is NOW OPEN. Site will total 1700 units when subsequent phases are complete.

The Groundskeeper/Porter will Maintain grounds of property and supports the site by performing duties that include:

Job Responsibilities

• Trimming and edging, pruning shrubs/trees

• Removing litter debris and refuse from designated courtyard areas

• Daily placement of outdoor furniture in courtyard and placing in storage at end of shift

• Snow removal from walks and driveways as directed by management

• Waters plants grass, flowers, trees, shrubs, and flower beds

• Cleaning out drainage ditches from designated areas

• Outdoor janitorial and maintenance work in designated courtyard areas

• Keeping the designated courtyard areas clean at all times

• Collecting and picking up litter, debris and brush from the designated grounds

• Clean all pedestrian surfaces and walls as designated by management

• Assist with maintaining main building lobby ensuring proper level of cleanliness

• Perform other duties as assigned or needed by management which can include cleaning of vacant apartments and assisting building Porters

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as Custodian and/or Porter

• Prior experience with landscaping/gardening/grounds keeping

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job

• Establish and maintain a high level of customer service.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.