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  • Brooklyn Community Services
    Custodian - 3rd Ave Women's Shelter
    Custodian - 3rd Ave Women's Shelter
    12 hours ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Sunset Park, Brooklyn

    Position: Custodian Program/Department: Young Women’s Shelter Reports to: Program/Site Director, Facilities Coordinator or Director of Facilities Work Location: 968 3rd Ave., Brooklyn NY, 11232 tatus/Hours: Full time - Hours - 8:00 am-4:00pm with ability to some evenings and weekends depending on program needs Salary Range: $16.50 per hour - $16.50 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary The custodial worker is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, ensuring a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors. 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 perform 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. 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 Perform other related duties as directed by a program/site director, facilities coordinator, Director of Facilities, or maintenance supervisor. Qualifications/Skills: High school diploma or GED preferred Ability to interact with the client population. Ability to effectively work in a team environment. 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 PPE (personal protective equipment). DRIVERS LICENSE with a clean driving record A PLUS! OMH Fingerprinting and criminal background check required. Commitment to BCS’s mission, vision, and values Any previous maintenance experience preferred BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities Benefits This position is eligible to participate in BCS's generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program

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  • Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens
    Handyperson
    Handyperson
    25 days ago
    $20.6–$23.07 hourly
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. One of every five families in the United States suffers from serious housing deprivation. They either live in physically inadequate buildings, suffer from severe overcrowding, or spend an excessive proportion of their income for shelter. Housing costs have increased to the point that millions of families cannot obtain decent housing unless they deprive themselves of other essentials of life. Only fifteen percent of American families can afford to purchase a median-priced new home. Our Catholic tradition insists that shelter is one of the basic rights of the human person. This is why Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development (CCPOP) is such a vital part of our mission. STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure a safe work environment is provided and maintained for all occupants and visitors in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens.. The Handyperson is responsible to perform routine repairs in and around the property while adhering to a standard that meets all outside monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the Handyperson is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson ensures that required safety standards are met. • Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property., • Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order., • Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation., • Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation., • QUALIFICATIONS:, • High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience., • FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred, • Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire., • Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred., • Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed., • Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds., • BENEFITS, • We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:, • Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually), • Medical,, • Dental, • Vision, • Retirement Savings with Agency Match, • Transit, • Flexible Spending Account, • Life insurance, • Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer, • Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

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