Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHousekeeper - EOA #2018-79

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $31691 to $39160 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation TO BE DETERMINED

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Bronx

Street Address Prospect IRA

1327-33 Prospect Ave.

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10456

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the
position and to communicate orally and in
writing to exchange information.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As working supervisors, housekeepers perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping tasks, including requisitioning linens and household supplies and cleaning buildings or areas of large buildings in State facilities. Housekeepers supervise lower-level cleaning staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a variety of cleaning and care tasks including, but not limited to, the following:

• Picks up and removes hazardous articles which may be on floors,
furniture, and equipment and places them in designated
receptacles or in appropriate places.
• Using mops, brushes, and other cleaning implements, washes
floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows from
the inside of buildings.
• Using manual and/or mechanical equipment, vacuums and waxes
floors and shampoos carpets.
• Using hand-operated equipment and detergents, scrubs and
cleans lavatories.
• Using appropriate equipment, such as ladders, washes light
fixtures and replaces light bulbs.
• Polishes wood and metal fixtures and equipment.
• Supervises lower-level custodial personnel in the cleaning and
care of an assigned area:
• Assigns specific tasks and gives instructions to custodial
personnel.
• Provides assistance in resolving work problems and reviews work
while in progress and upon completion.
• Reviews time and accrual records of subordinate cleaners.
• Evaluates employee performance, noting problems and
suggesting improvements.
• Requisitions and dispenses linens, household supplies, and
equipment, maintains appropriate inventories.
• Reports need for building repairs and recommends to superior the
repair and replacement of furniture, building fixtures, and
household equipment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning
substances.
• Working knowledge of household supply requisitioning and
inventory practices and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use various cleaning equipment and products.
• Ability to recognize the need for building and household repairs.
• Ability to maintain appropriate household inventories.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform manual labor requiring frequent medium and
occasional heavy effort.
• Ability to communicate orally to exchange information.
• Ability to supervise a small staff.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name EOA #2018-79

Telephone

Fax 646-766-3491

Email Address Metro.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Human Resources Office

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by April 24, 2018 and reference EOA #2018-79 in all correspondence.