Custodian

Custodian - Part Time

The working schedule for this position is Thursday - Saturday 10AM- 6PM with Sunday through Wednesday off.

ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24 / 7 for people and animals in need.

Summary : As part of the ACC's Facilities team, the Custodian ensures that ACC facilities and their immediate surroundings are clean, safe, and welcoming to the public. The Custodian keeps the shelters presentable, ensures disease control procedures are maintained, follows OSHA regulations, and performs basic repairs. They work in conjunction with all departments to promote an environment the entire organization can be proud of.

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of previous custodial or porter experience is required.
• Able to work safely and competently with chemicals and equipment.
• Must have the ability to travel between Manhattan and Staten Island, though position is based in Manhattan.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be a good communicator and collaborator.

Benefits :

Part-Time employees are not eligible for vacation time or personal leave.

Essential Job Functions :

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Work Environment :

At Animal Care Centers it's all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and / or members of the public. Animal Care Centers houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance.

Reports To :

Sr. Manager of Facilities

Overtime :

This is a non-exempt position and eligible for overtime.