Overview

Program Description: LSNC is a settlement house (community center) that serves the educational, recreational and cultural needs and aspirations of the Lincoln Square community with a focus on the residents of Amsterdam Houses and the Amsterdam Addition. Programs include: early childhood, after school, teen and young adult programs, parent supports, and center and home-based services to older adults. In addition, we provide space for civic and cultural events and community gatherings. 

 

Purpose of Position: To maintain the physical appearance and cleanliness of the site. 

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, some evening and possible weekends required. 

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

  • Ensure maintenance and cleanliness throughout the building. 
  • Sweep and maintain cleanliness of entrances 
  • Turn on and maintain cleanliness of air-conditioning units or heaters 
  • Sweep and mop building including halls, classrooms, gym and office 
  • Room set ups for daily activities and special events 
  • Change trash liners and dispose of trash on a daily basis  
  • Clean all bathrooms daily and windows regularly 
  • Move furniture as needed 
  • Inventory, storage and organization of cleaning supplies 
  • Check all safety materials – Alarms, Exit signs, Outlets, etc and report if repairs are needed 
  • Participate in staff meetings and professional development 
  • Work with maintenance coordinator and site director to ensure all areas are in compliance with city regulations 
  • Secure facility, check all offices are closed and ensure lock-up of building at end of day 
  • Follow “cleaning schedule run” 
  • Respond to requests by program directors and coordinators 
  • Must be able to follow Covid-19 regulations as mandated by operating programs 
  • Other tasks as required 

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: 

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work as a member of a team 
  • Must meet clearance requirements including Department of Education fingerprinting 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of operation of buffer machine  
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus 

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs 
  • Ability to perform simple maintenance and repairs 

 

Work Environment: 

  • Indoor, some outdoor 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

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