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Breaking Ground Housekeeper in Brooklyn, New York
Housekeeper
339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Req #2302
Thursday, February 1, 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.
Williamsburg Safe Haven
Located in Brooklyn, the Williamsburg Safe Haven serves 78 individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs. The Williamsburg Safe Haven offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents and to help those ready to move into secure permanent housing.
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
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- 339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA