Custodial Maintenance (Powell)

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Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list

of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are

reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of CRF at the sole discretion of management.

Title: Custodial Maintenance

Division | Location: Affordable Housing | Powell House

Department(s): Superintendent

Reports to: Superintendent

Compensation Type: Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Vacation Level: 1

Completed By: AVP, Human Resources

Prepared Date: September 10, 2024

Primary Function and Purpose:

Maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients, staff, and volunteers by performing a variety of

cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweep and clean office and property delivery areas.

• Repair and maintain property and perform minor repairs.

• Assist in unloading and storage of deliveries.

• Remove garbage from property and office areas.

• Clean and mop floors. Prepare floors for stripping and waxing as required areas.

• Assist maintenance staff in moving furniture in offices and residential areas.

• Clears sidewalks and entrances of snow /apply salt and keep areas dry during inclement

weather.

• Prepare units for occupancy.

• Clean, repair and store paint brushes, rollers, ladders, and other equipment; and prepare and

apply paints and finish to interior and exterior surfaces when required.

• Report routine observations of residential and public areas to supervisory staff including

conditions which that might affect the safety and security of clients or staff.

• Overtime is a requirement.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required including serving on-call for a one week period each quarter.

• Facilitate effective communication with other staff.

• Other additional duties, directions, and tasks as designated by supervisor.

Position Parameters [other measurable factors]:

• Decision-making responsibilities: Will have very limited challenging decisions that could

impact the operations. Frequent contact with staff within departments using considerable

independent judgment in making decisions.

• Problem solving responsibility: Exercise a high level of creativity and the ability to think

analytically to effectively problem solve with limited information at hand.

• Working relationships and contacts: Foster positive relationships with internal contacts

which will include interaction with senior leaders, management, employees within other

departments, and direct reports.

• Impact/importance of function: Accountable for service delivery for satisfaction and

to increase positive productivity between Social Services and operations and ensuring

accurate and timely response to issues or concerns that are identified.

Position Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Job-related knowledge:

o Knowledge of project-based FHEPS [Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention

Supplement] and other affordable housing programs.

• Job-related skills, including , mathematical, and reasoning (analytical) skills:

o Utilize good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential information.

o Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization with

Senior Management, department heads, and colleagues as an effective developer of

solutions to business staffing challenges.

o Demonstrated ability to understand and work with analytical tools, reports and

technology.

o Bilingual Spanish is ideally .

o Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe, with a high degree of

proficiency in Excel.

o High level of experience and proficiency working within a Property Management

system is a plus.

• Intellectual, creative, and/or communication abilities:

o Great customer service and team management skills to handle regular

contact with external and internal callers and to assure a high degree of

customer service is provided.

o Ability to communicate effectively with property owners, vendors, and

tenants.

o Equal ability to work independently or as part of a multi-functional team with

incredible initiative, work well under pressure managing multiple and shifting

priorities to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal

direction.

o Frequently collaborate with a wide range of colleagues to deliver expected

results.

o Highly ethical motivated and results-oriented, proven creative problem solver with

positive respectful proactiveness.

o Utilize demonstrated good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential

information.

o Must be detail oriented, highly organized.

o Excellent project management with strong follow-up skills, time management and

presentation skills.

o Superior oral and written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal

skills.

• Licenses, certifications, and degrees:

o High School Diploma or GED.

o A minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory full-time work experience in custodial

services in a business or social service environment.

• Other:

o May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.

o Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.

o Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.

o Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate

and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , sex, ,

, , or protected veteran status

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