What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian/Porter - Staten Island position at HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC?
CUSTODIAN/PORTER
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Custodian/Porter to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Custodian/Porter for our Families w/ Children facility in Staten Island, NY. As the Custodian/Porter, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, ensuring a clean, well-maintained, and safe environment for our families in the facility. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs general cleaning and custodial duties in the common areas of the facility.
- Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
- Ensures cleaning supplies are stocked.
- Vacuum, sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using brooms, mops or powered machines to strip floors.
- Clean and turnover units.
- Dust and Disinfect furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Assists in examining the building for safety hazards, reports deficiencies to Director of Building Operations.
- Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in custodial work.
- Familiar with the proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift, up to 60 pounds.
- Be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
COMPENSATION/EEO:
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays.
Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
SALARY:
$35,000 - $40,000
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000