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About the Role
This physically active and demanding position requires responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all assigned Jewish Board program facilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, facilities, storage areas, and workshops.
- Thoroughly clean and sanitize all horizontal and vertical surfaces, toilets, partitions, sinks, tile surfaces, walls, doors, hardware, appliances, and glass doors.
- Replenish janitorial supplies as needed.
- Clean and maintain reachable glass, mirrors, architectural metal work, handrails, elevator saddles/metal, moldings, and linoleum base on floor edges.
- Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, and maintenance of all hard surface flooring, including pressure washing.
- Safely and properly use hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated) and janitorial chemicals.
- Clean unit exterior sidewalks 18 inches into the gutter as per NYC/DOS code.
- Perform snow removal as required.
- Remove garbage daily/nightly, recycle as per NYC code, and properly secure/store refuse for scheduled pick up.
- Perform light repairs including painting, wall hangings, changing light bulbs, and minor floor/wall repair.
- Move furniture for cleaning, special events, programs, and unit space re-configuration.
- Operate basic building systems controls (lights, thermostats, security locks & alarms) and ensure they are working correctly.
- Ensure adherence to fire regulations, including monthly fire extinguisher checks, annual inspections, clear exit/egress, and no hazardous storage conditions.
- Notify the appropriate Supervisor of any deficiencies, problems, or issues requiring attention.
- Participate in Fire Alarms and evacuation drills.
- Perform basic grounds work including mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, and weeding.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements regarding facility cleaning, chemical handling, and chemical storage.
- Work alongside handyman/trades and other facilities staff on projects.
- Maintain all storage space clean, organized, and hazard-free.
- Complete and maintain job-related recordkeeping, including equipment and supply inventories, work orders, and inspection reports.
- Submit supply lists for timely ordering and ensure cleaning supplies and equipment inventories are up-to-date.
- May be assigned to one or more programs.
- Attend and pass all pertinent training (equipment use, OSHA, DEP, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Three years of experience as a cleaner/maintainer of diverse commercial space.
- One year of Trade school or Certificate program in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language at a HS level.
- Able to understand and process written directives and work orders.
- A Driver's license is mandatory and must drive agency vehicles when authorized.
Skills
- Safe and proper use of hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated)
- Safe and proper use of janitorial chemicals
- Floor care (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, pressure washing)
- Light repairs (painting, wall hangings, changing light bulbs, minor floor/wall repair)
- Basic building systems operation (lights, thermostats, security locks & alarms)
- Fire regulation adherence
- Basic grounds work (mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, weeding)
- Chemical handling and storage compliance
- Recordkeeping (inventories, work orders, inspection reports)
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED Preferred
About the Company
- At The Jewish Board, we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year.
- The organization has been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.