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About the Role

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor manages the day-to-day janitorial operations, including direct supervision of Housekeepers, Porters, and similar staff. This role directly supports residents and contributes to Breaking Ground's mission of ending homelessness by ensuring a safe, exceptionally clean, and well-maintained environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign janitorial duties to staff and regularly inspect their work to ensure established standards are met.
• Issue cleaning supplies and equipment to janitorial staff as needed.
• Take inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and inform management when supplies are depleted.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Sanitation Dept trash collection regulations.
• Assist with the screening and hiring of new job applicants.
• Provide training and guidance to janitorial staff.
• Resolve conflicts between janitorial staff in an efficient manner.
• Attend meetings and in-service training sessions as required.
• Escort extermination contractor during service visits.
• Perform all janitorial duties necessary in instances of staff shortages.
• Assist with preparation of annual building-wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY, and other agencies.
• Address tenant concerns about janitorial conditions via meetings or written notices.
• Respond to emergency calls and rectify existing conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years working in the building maintenance or janitorial fields.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating high-speed buffer, trash compactor, snow removal equipment, and other janitorial tools.
• Proficiency in various cleaning methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Skills

• Supervisory skills
• Cleaning methods
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• DUMBO, Brooklyn

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years in building maintenance or janitorial fields
• Some supervisory experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Certification preferred

About the Company

• Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.
• Supportive housing is a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
• Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness to come indoors.
• 90 Sands offers 491 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness.
• The building features a multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library/computer lab, and a fitness room.
• The Center for Urban Community Services provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled