Housekeeper The Brook, 455 E 148th Street, Bronx, New York, United States of America Req #2694 Thursday, August 15, 2024 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 Maintenance Supervisor, theHousekeeperis a part of the department that maintains the common areas of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Tenant apartments will also be cleaned. Our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals. This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: + 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 Other details + Pay Type Hourly + Min Hiring Rate $17.86 + Max Hiring Rate $17.86 Apply Now + The Brook, 455 E 148th Street, Bronx, New York, United States of America