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Housekeeper

Breaking Ground
Jamaica, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/14/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Breaking Ground?

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.

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

Salary : $18

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