Custodian - 3Rd Ave Transitional Living Community

Position: Custodian

Reports to: Program Director/ Assistant Program Director and designated Facilities Manager

Location: 968 Third Avenue, Sunset Park - Brooklyn, NY 11232

Hours: Full Time – 35 Hours

Schedule: Tuesday - Wednesday 11 am to 7pm Thursday – Saturday 12 pm to 8 pm.

Salary Range: $16/hour annualized to $29,120 - $29,120

Position Summary

The custodian worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitor.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections and preform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Clean and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures.
• Remove debris/leaves from the roof to unclog drains and prevent building leaks.
• Clean all bathrooms including fixtures, urinals, toilets, wash halls and tiles.
• Remove, Recycle, garbage and trash.
• Preform other related duties as directed by a maintenance manager or transitional housing manager.
• Keep inventory of distributed sanitary supplies as needed.
• Unpack and stock supplies.
• Inform Supervisor of needed sanitary and cleaning supplies.
• Repair equipment and furniture as needed.
• Assemble furniture, equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Assist with deliveries, pick-ups and drop-offs as needed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
• Report major damages and oversee repairs
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm

Essential Functions:

• MUST be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• MUST be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.
• MUST be able to work with hazardous substances with proper protective equipment.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to interact with the client population.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• DRIVERS LICENSE with clean driving record - IS A HUGE PLUS!
• Previous maintenance experience preferred

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities