Custodian/Housekeeper at Westhab Inc. – Queens, New York

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING SERVICES

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

SUMMARY: Performs all custodial related duties to maintain a safe and clean facility, including interior and exterior grounds.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all scheduled custodial duties in accordance with custodian cleaning checklist.
• Clean and maintain upkeep of exterior grounds as scheduled and as needed based on the weather.
• Clean floors, hallways and common areas including vacuuming, buffing, and waxing floors.
• Prepares vacant units for re-occupancy as scheduled.
• Assembles and arranges furniture as needed.
• Assists with room turnovers; dusts and polishes furniture.
• Cleans and maintains office areas.
• Checks and replaces all interior and exterior light bulbs.
• Assists with minor maintenance and building repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience or work history with the ability and desire to learn building custodial services. Experience with buffing and other cleaning equipment a must. Must communicate appropriately peers and management and to exhibit patience and understanding towards client population being served. Position requires some weekend and/or evening hours.

AGENCY PROFILE:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.