Custodian - New York, United States - Housing Works

Description

Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Compensation: $17/hr

Overview:

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building and its grounds.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for clients, staff, and public
• Communicating information in response to inquiries
• Providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, clinical activities, and events
• Maintaining facilities to minimize facility deterioration and damage.
• Responsible for the safe and orderly operation of the facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in monthly inspections to ensure compliance with requirements, cleanliness, and proper upkeep of the facility.
• Ensure that the facility is clean and always maintained.
• Strongly and enthusiastically support and participate in advocacy and direct action to end the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• S95 to be obtained in first 90 days of employment.
• Basic emailing knowledge.