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Located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, the East Flatbush Safe Havens is comprised o f 110 beds for individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs. East Flatbush 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.

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

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly