Job Opportunities in United States

Job Overview:

• Type: Regular, full time
• Schedule: Thursdays to Mondays from 8:00AM - 4:00PM
• Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side
• Pay: $22 an hour; non-exempt

Program Overview:
The Third Street Women’s Residence is a critical part of this network, providing transitional shelter and supportive services to 79 homeless women with mental illness concerns who are in need of permanent housing. The staff provides an array of social and housing placement services, working with the residents to enhance and develop life management skills, as well as to manage their mental health conditions. When needed, residents are referred to community-based organizations.
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 3 years experience working in building maintenance
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Must be able to work flexible schedule
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Must obtain Fire Conductor or Fire Safety and Alarm System Test ( Homeless Shelter F-80), for licensure within the first three (3) months of employment

Responsibilities:

• Assist with keeping building in compliance with regulatory and monitoring agencies (NYC Department of Health, NYC Fire Department, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) , Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and Callahan)
• Assist with maintaining a sanitary environment
• Clean stairwells and lobbies in a six (6) story walk-up building twice a week
• Assist in keeping all areas in bathroom clean daily
• Clean all offices on a daily basis to ensure cleanliness
• Assist in keeping common areas clean (i.e. offices and bathrooms)
• Maintain cleanliness of floors (mopping and scrubbing corners)
• Dust borders on wall (telephones, windows, windowsills and televisions)
• Help with garbage removal daily
• Prepare client’s areas for intake and discharge
• Help clean and prepare cubicles for move-ins and move-outs
• Report any equipment or materials that need repair
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 20-50 lbs.
• Capable of walking up and down multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
• Able to stand for long periods of time as needed
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Ability to work in the Lower East Side

Education

Required

• High School or better