Housekeeper - Transitional Housing 83 Apollo St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA Req #2518 Wednesday, May 8, 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. Housekeeper –Transitional Housing 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 As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Other details + Pay Type Hourly + Min Hiring Rate $17.86 + Max Hiring Rate $17.86 Apply Now + 83 Apollo St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA