Custodian

MISSION STATEMENT:

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Senior Center Program Director, the custodian is to perform routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions and appearance of the Senior Center.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Moves, rearranges and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.
• Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or machines.
• Strips and polishes floors using buffing machines.
• Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.
• Sweeps sidewalks and tiled surfaces.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Maintains equipment; reports need for painting and minor building or equipment repair to Center Director, and to facilities manager.
• Replaces light bulbs and/or reports safety hazards to Center Director, and facilities managers.
• Cuts grass and/or trims shrubs, water plants and performs other related duties on the grounds when assigned.
• Performs custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Performs many varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Painting, scraping repair ceilings and walls in the center.
• May have to put together furniture for the center.
• Maintains inventory logs and cleaning logs in the bathroom, and facilities, and the kitchen.
• Ability to make minor repairs to building and equipment.
• Ability to perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks as required.
• May be asked to provide coverage to other IPRHE centers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or GED preferred.
• Physical ability to perform manual work and repair work at the center.
• Up to 3 months experience in duties related to the position helpful.
• English and Spanish (bi-lingual) required
• Appreciation of and sensitivity to multilingual/multicultural populations whether native-born or immigrant.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or simple written instructions.
• Knowledge in maintenance supplies, equipment, materials and methods used in janitorial work.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.