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Breaking Ground Housekeeper in Jamaica, New York

Housekeeper

S2H BQ - QUEENS, 100-30 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America

Req #2569

Tuesday, August 27, 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

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

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  • S2H BQ - QUEENS, 100-30 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America
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