Custodian – Davidson Cornerstone

About Phipps Neighborhoods:

Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas:

• Education and School-Day Programs: Offering pre-kindergarten services, community schools, after-school programs, and college access counseling.
• Sector-Focused Training and Employment Placement Pathways: Providing specialized training, employment placement pathways, Summer Youth Employment, Work Learning Grow initiatives, and aiding residents in accessing new employment opportunities.
• Community & Economic Empowerment Services: Enabling community progress through community centers, resident services, food access, financial literacy programs, and support accessing benefits and wellness services.

We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities.

Primary Function:

The Custodian performs custodial and maintenance duties for Phipps Neighborhoods programs; troubleshoots and performs minor repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, and classrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, and wipe office and classroom furniture; put away tables, cots, chairs and mats.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish; sweep and mop floors, shampoo and vacuum carpeted areas.
• Empty /clean wastebaskets and trash containers; remove trash and recyclables in accordance with established procedures.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Monitor the smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers for repair or renewal.
• Clean interior windows and air vents; wash, dust and wipe windows, including window guards, blinds, all ledges, air vents and other surfaces.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours, and check for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.
• Clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, shampooers, buffing machines, and pressure washers (includes changing vacuum cleaner bags and wiping down machines).
• Disinfecting and steaming high touch areas.
• Maintain light fixtures in restrooms, offices, and classrooms.
• experience with light repairs such as: changing tiles or light bulbs
• Maintain inventory and submit written requests for supplies.
• Provide a touch-up paint job whenever necessary.
• Report damage, unsafe conditions, vandalism and vermin to the Program Director.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with program staff.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Program Director.

Qualifications

High school Diploma or better

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