Facilities Custodian

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence.

Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position Facilities Custodian
- Outside Hires

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Location Riverhead, NY

Wednesday – Sunday; 5pm – 9pm

Concern Housing is seeking a Facilities Custodian to be responsible for the routine, general cleaning of the building and renovation/ repair of the individual apartments in the building.

• Clean and maintain offices, hallways, stairways, lobby, lounge, exercise room, conference room, bathrooms, and other common areas.
• Dust and clean furniture, windowsills, countertops, fixtures, mirrors, exercise equipment, and other surfaces.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors and clean carpeting and upholstery as needed.
• Empty wastebaskets and properly dispose of trash throughout offices, bathrooms, common areas, and individual apartments.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including fixtures, counters, mirrors, walls, and floors, and ensure supplies remain adequately stocked.
• Clean individual apartments as assigned, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, blinds, surfaces, and trash removal.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of custodial supplies and order additional supplies as needed.
• Follow established procedures for the safe use of chemical cleaners and wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Maintain exterior areas by removing debris and sweeping patios and walkways.
• Perform snow and ice removal from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using appropriate equipment and ice melting products.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, including changing light bulbs and filters, and notify management of repairs requiring additional attention.
• Set up and remove tables, chairs, decorations, and other equipment for meetings, events, and program activities.
• Assist with moving or arranging furniture in individual units and common areas.
• Perform pest control activities as permitted by law and in accordance with required safety procedures.
• Assist with cleaning areas damaged by residents as needed.

• Clean interior and exterior windows as assigned.
• Remove marks and buildup from walls, doors, baseboards, door ledges, and other surfaces.
• Deep clean bathroom floors, walls, and fixtures.
• Shampoo and deep clean carpeting and upholstery.
• Perform detailed cleaning of furniture, including legs and hard to reach areas.

Requirements:
High School Diploma (preferred) plus 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Must have a valid drivers license. Good communication and interpersonal skills a must, as well as good client/customer service skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Basic knowledge of cleaning products is required. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds.

Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes;
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