Residential Assistant-Custodial Specialist

Center for Hope and Safety, located in Bergen County NJ, is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence and their children. We believe every person has the right to be safe, empowered and free from violence.

Working overnights (12am-8am) at a residential facility dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, you will receive food and household deliveries, stock the facility and provide cleaning and maintenance for the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Carry and stock items in refrigerators, freezer, pantry, shelves and basement.
• Place boxes in recycling shed.
• Assemble perishables/non-perishables food boxes.
• Remove trash from offices, conference room and staff bathroom daily.
• Clean, vacuum, sweep and mop offices, staff bathroom and conference room weekly.
• Breakdown cardboard daily and drop-off of all recycling weekly.
• Clean out refrigerators monthly.
• Disinfect mattresses; sweep and mop floors; dust molding; wipe down closets; and clean client bathrooms as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as dusting; washing inside windows; and cleaning ceiling fans, moldings, emergency signs, stairs, doors, and walls.
• Perform maintenance such as changing light bulbs; unclogging toilets, tubs and sinks; installing children’s bed railings; replacing broken blinds; assembling small furniture; painting; and making other repairs to the building.
• Pick up trash around property and ensure handicap ramp landing and external fire escapes are clear of debris and leaves.

• High School diploma required 
• Previous stocking experience a plus
• Minimum one (1) year of housekeeping experience and two (2) years’ maintenance experience preferred
• Must be a motivated self-starter capable of working independently
• Ability to push, lift, carry boxes and carts up to 50 pounds required
• Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license and car required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.