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About the role

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

What CHI offers

• Generous paid time off
• Personal and sick days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage employee perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks each workday including trash removal
• Provide front lobby and facility support
• Sweep, clean, and mop rooms and areas as needed
• Follow all maintenance tasks assigned by supervisor
• Determine workplace hazards and exposures that could harm employees and by extension the environment and report them immediately
• Ensure staff are practicing safe working techniques learned in trainings
• Maintain compliance with CHI’s Health and Safety Program
• Promote safety initiatives and inspect all equipment prior to use
• Attend yearly training on active shooter drills and de-escalation training
• Ensure that all emergency supplies on site are present and accounted for

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Some experience (1+ years) cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site preferred
• Required to obtain an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Online Training for Bloodborne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment Course within the first 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment
• Proficiency in English required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Ability to make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-4 flights)

Pay

$19.24 an hour — approximately $40,000 annually. Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.

Schedule

• 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM, Tuesday–Saturday (Sunday and Monday off)
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday–Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)

Location

Eastchester neighborhood, Bronx, NY