What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian/Driver (Bronx) position at Children's Rescue Fund?
Primary Function/Purpose
The Custodian/Driver is responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for attending to our Hope House location in Bronx, NY. The individual in this position is also responsible for driving staff members and/or clients between our locations when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
The Custodian/Driver is responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for attending to our Hope House location in Bronx, NY. The individual in this position is also responsible for driving staff members and/or clients between our locations when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- At least six months of experience providing custodial services in a business or social service environment is required
- Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with custodial work is required
- Must have a valid Driver’s license and be able to obtain a clean Driver’s Abstract
- Other Requirements (including Physical Demands): Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Clean, sweep, and mop offices, bathrooms, kitchens, program delivery areas, and common areas daily
- Perform minor repairs as needed and maintain a professional working space
- Unload and store deliveries in storage area, move furniture and equipment as needed
- Remove garbage daily from kitchens, bathrooms, office, and common areas; place garbage at the curb for pick up by the sanitation department
- Clean and mop floors; prepare floors for stripping and waxing when required
- Assist staff in moving furniture in offices and residential areas
- Clear sidewalks and entrances of snow; maintain safe walking paths to enter and exit the building
- Clean, repair, and store paint brushes, rollers, ladders and other equipment; prepare and apply paint and finish to interior and exterior surfaces when required
- Report routine observations of residential and public areas to supervisory staff, including conditions which might affect the safety and security of clients or staff, or conditions that would interrupt the orderly operation of the facility
- Perform other duties and special projects as required, including serving on-call for a one-week period each quarter
- Responsible for driving staff members and/or clients to site locations when necessary and/or if time permits
- May be required to drive to different site locations to perform cleaning and maintenance duties when necessary
- Facilitate effective communication with other staff within an interdisciplinary context; participate in and contribute to staff meetings and the development of policies and procedures
- Participate in training and staff-development activities to acquire and maintain both interpersonal and operational skills necessary for successful job performance
- Frequent contact with staff within the Department, and regular contact with internal and external callers to ensure a high degree of customer service is provided
- Collaborative, sensitive, and respectful relationships with volunteers and clients
EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Salary : $35,000