Housekeeper

Housekeeper – Property Management 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Housekeeper is a part of the department that maintains the common areas of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Tenant apartments will also be cleaned. Our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals. 

This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• 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.