Summary:

Overview

Under the general direction of the Senior Facilities Manager at our 92nd Street location in Manhattan, the Custodian is responsible for the general building maintenance and daily work to keep the ASPCA’s facilities in a clean and orderly condition. They are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance functions on either a day, evening or overnight shift to ensure building cleanliness for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Who We Are

The goal of the Facilities team is to ensure all ASPCA locations are fully operational so that staff and volunteers have optimum conditions to meet their program and department goals. In addition, the Facilities team ensures a healthy environment for all animals that visit our locations, whether on a short-term or long-term basis.

What Youll Do

This Custodian reports directly to the Senior Manager, Facilities and has no direct reports.

Where and When Youll Work

This position is an on-site role and reports to the 92 nd Street ASPCA location.

What Youll Get

Compensation

The starting pay rate for this role is $22.00 and falls under a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you dont have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.

Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.

Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.

Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to:

General Building Maintenance:

Utilize work order system to update assigned work orders

Clean restrooms and locker rooms: clean and sanitize plumbing fixtures, shower stalls, partitions, wall and floor tile, mirrors, dispensers, air vents, replenish paper products and toiletries, waste containers and remove garbage, sweep, mop, etc.

Clean offices and work stations: clean, sanitize and dust work surfaces, furniture and equipment, clean glass, sweep and mop, remove garbage and recycling and clean waste containers, etc

Medical areas: disinfection protocols, clean, sanitize, polish and dust work surfaces, furniture and equipment, clean glass, sweep and mop, remove garbage and recycling and clean waste containers, etc as needed

Flooring care: sweep, mop, vacuum, Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.

Perform protocols throughout facility, using approved practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to sanitize spaces

Clean windows, mirrors, glass partitions and surfaces throughout facility

Clean all tile, Corian concrete and terrazzo where appropriate, throughout building, utilizing the appropriate/ approved cleaning supplies and equipment.

Clean roof drains, gutters; as well as, remove waste and debris on roof

Clean sidewalk, curb, ramp and street 18 from the curb. Task may require the use of a pressure washer as needed/ assigned

Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, in and around front of facility, using snow shovels, snow throwers and snow melting chemicals and spreaders, etc.

Replenish supplies in stock rooms, slop sinks, conference rooms, offices, and restrooms

Replace light bulbs throughout the facility as needed

Remove trash and recycling containers out of and into the building and prepare for sanitation pick up

Set up rooms for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

Aid Senior Custodian and Forepersons in perform minor general repairs including but not limited to: painting, mounting pictures/ paintings/ shelving/ etc.on walls, sanding, spackling, caulking, unclogging drains/ toilets/ sinks with plunger/ auger, replace ceiling tiles, replace kennel locks

Use hand tools to perform general repairs; which includes but is not limited to: screw drivers, wrenches, hand sanders, taping/ putty knives, utility knives, hammers, augers, and plungers

Assemble furniture and shelving as needed with the use of hand tools

Checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants

Transport supplies off site (i.e. emergencies and special events)

Clean company vehicles as needed/ upon request

Notify managers concerning the need for additional supply inventory or major repairs

Assist supervisor with work order request

Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment

Provide coverage at other APSCA New York locations and perform any related or similar duties at those locations

Available for overtime, as required, at all ASPCA locations

Operate Cleaning Equipment:

Floor cleaning machines, including but not limited to: wet and dry mops, brooms and dustpans, vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, buffing/ stripping machines, burnishing machines

Wet/ Dry Shop Vacuums

Upholstery shampooer

Pressure washer

Snow thrower

Other Projects:

Assist Facilities Manager in performing safety and security testing/ drills/ inspections (i.e. Red Rover panic alarm testing, fire drills, emergency light testing, fire extinguisher inspections, etc.)

Participate as a Fire Safety Team member, including but not limited to, participating in fire drills and evacuating building occupants in the event of a fire emergency.

Participate in the onboarding of new employees

Qualifications

Physical capacity to handle heavy moving and lifting of at least 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time, bending and climbing stairs and ladders (Required)

Basic computer skill (Required)

Ability to follow directions in productive and timely manner (Required)

Able to work well as a team member with a neat appearance and a respectful attitude (Required)

Previous experience in all facets of housekeeping (Preferred)

Reliable, able, and available to work assigned shift (Required)

Skilled in use of buffer and extractor tools (Preferred)

Strong communication skills required (written, verbal, listening) (Required)

Valid NY Driver’s License and ability to drive when necessary (Preferred)

Ability to exemplify ASPCAs core values, behavioral competencies, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Language

English (required)

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma, GED equivalent or equivalent work experience

Previous experience in all phases of housekeeping

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