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Custodian

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, New York
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Job Description

Summary:

Summary:

If you’re looking to use your skills as a custodian and want to join a dynamic, collaborative team that makes a difference in the lives of people and animals, come join us!  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.  

Under the general direction of the 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

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Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

General Building Maintenance: (90%)

  • Utilize work order system to update assigned workorders

  • 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.

  • Cleanofficesandworkstations:clean,sanitizeanddustworksurfaces,furnitureand 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, furnitureandequipment,cleanglass,sweepandmop,removegarbageandrecycling and clean waste containers, etc asneeded

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

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

  • Clean windows, mirrors, glass partitions and surfaces throughoutfacility

  • Cleanalltile,Corianconcreteandterrazzowhereappropriate,throughoutbuilding, utilizing the appropriate/ approved cleaning supplies andequipment.

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

  • 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, andrestrooms

  • Replace light bulbs throughout the facility asneeded

  • Remove trash and recycling containers out of and into the building and prepare for sanitation pickup

  • 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, replaceceiling tiles, replace kennellocks

  • 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 handtools

  • Checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorizedoccupants

  • Transport supplies off site (i.e. emergencies and specialevents)

  • Clean company vehicles as needed/ uponrequest

  • Notify managers concerning the need for additional supply inventory or majorrepairs

  • Assist supervisor with work orderrequest

  • Safely operate all vehicles and other job-relatedequipment

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

  • Available for overtime, as , at all ASPCAlocations

Operate Cleaning Equipment: (5%)

  • 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 ShopVacuums

  • Upholsteryshampooer

  • Pressurewasher

  • Snowthrower

Other Projects (5%)

  • 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 fireemergency.

  • Participate in the onboarding of newemployees

Education and Work Experience:

  • High school diploma, GED equivalent or equivalent work experience (Required)
  • Previous experience in all phases of housekeeping (Required)

Language:

  • English (required)
  • Spanish (preferred)

Qualifications:

  • Read and write fluent English (Required)
  • 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)
  • Exemplifies the ASPCA Core Values (Required)
    • Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
    • Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
    • Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
    • Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
    • Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals

Qualifications:

Ability to follow directions in productive and timely manner., Able to work well as a team member with a neat appearance and a respectful attitude, Physical capacity to handle heavy lifting, moving, standing and bending, Previous experience in all facets of housekeeping, Reliable and able to work assigned shift, Reliable and available to work assigned shifts, Skilled in use of buffer and extractor tools, Strong communication skills required (written, verbal, listening), Valid NY Driver's License and ability to drive when necessary

Language:

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma (Required)

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