Housekeeper

Description of Park Avenue Synagogue:

Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is one of the largest congregations in North America. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the synagogue includes a staff of more than 180 talented individuals, who together with our world-class clergy team, serve a membership of over 2,000 households. Our thriving Adult Programming, Early Childhood Center, Congregational School, Youth, and Young Family Education departments provide high-quality and inclusive Jewish educational, social, and worship opportunities to our members and the community at large

Job Summary:

Park Avenue Synagogue is seeking a reliable, responsible Housekeeper to help maintain and care for our facilities. The ideal candidate is someone who is careful and thorough in their work, cleaning and tidying the premises with great care and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Facilities Director – Housekeeper must follow direction in the following task:

• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area.
• Preparing Coffee and tea
• Washing windows.
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs
• General office cleaning and classroom
• General cleaning of the house of worship
• Able to give inventory for Janitorial supplies (upon requested)

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in Housekeeping work.
• Must speak, read and comprehend English.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Able to lift more than 25lbs
• Able to stand through completion of shift.
• Able to bend and kneel for low area cleaning.
• Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related equipment over sloping and uneven surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Must the eligible to work in the United States.

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person