Per Diem Facilities Custodian

Per Diem Facilities Custodian – Concern Housing

Concern Housing is seeking Per Diem Facilities Custodians responsible for routine general cleaning of the building and individual apartments. This role has no set schedule and is performed on an as‑needed basis for coverage purposes.

Days/

Hours:

Per diem – as needed basis

• Vacuum offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areas.
• Dust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.
• Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebaskets.
• Clean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floors.
• Assure adequate supplies are in bathrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Maintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies, ordering additional as needed.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow‑melting chemicals.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the exterior of the building, including removing debris from the property and sweeping patios and walkways as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare the facility for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protection.
• Dust, clean and maintain exercise equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs as needed, including changing light bulbs, filters, etc.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment at all times.
• Clean individual apartments: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash baskets.
• Assist the maintenance mechanic and/or superintendent when needed.
• Remain current with all agency‑required compliance documents and trainings.

• Wash inside and outside of all windows, as assigned.
• Wash off marks on walls and doors.
• Dust door ledges and floorboards.
• Dust chair/furniture legs.
• Scrub bathroom floor, walls, and fixtures.
• Clean and/or shampoo carpeting and upholstery.
• Coordinate moving or set up of furniture to individual units.
• May be required to assist with cleanup of areas damaged by residents.

High School Diploma (preferred) and 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, client/customer service abilities, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Must have basic knowledge of cleaning products. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds;

moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan and Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan for part‑time employees. Opportunities for educational assistance, scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement and potential internship/clinical supervision. Referral bonuses are also available.
Salary: $17.00 per hour.

Concern Housing is a non‑profit agency committed to helping individuals and families live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We serve approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations and are one of the largest agencies of this kind in New York State.

Entry level.

Part‑time.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.