Maintenance Coordinator

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,340 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center in New York, NY is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to oversee daily facility operations, ensure safety, and manage preventive maintenance across Youth and Older Adult Centers. The role requires hands-on problem solving and coordination with the Facilities Manager.

Work hours are Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm, with an hourly rate of $22.75–$25.00. The position emphasizes detail orientation, proactive service, and the ability to perform minor repairs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in maintenance/facilities preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and respond to repairs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and manage inventory.
• Assist with NYCHA service tickets and project delivery.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Facility operations

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Stanley M. Isaacs- Senior (Taft) - New York, NY 10029Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.75 - $25.00 HourlyIntro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.

Purpose of Position: The Maintenance Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the organization’s mission by ensuring that all facilities are maintained in a safe, functional, and efficient manner. This position coordinates and oversees maintenance activities, oversees facility tasks, tracks inventory, and assists the Facilities Manager with follow-up on NYCHA tickets and repairs. The ideal candidate is has great attention to details, organized, proactive, and committed to providing responsive service in a face paced environment.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Hourly Rate:

$22.75- $25.00

Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Facility Oversight & Operations

• Oversee daily operations of Youth and Older Adult Centers to ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance in alignment with the organization’s mission and operational goals.
• Ensure daily proper room setup for regular programming, meetings, and special events.
• Perform touch-up painting, patching of small holes, address minor drywall damage, and replace ceiling tiles to maintain a professional facility appearance as needed.
• Ability to complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other repairs as needed.
• Perform seasonal tasks, including snow shoveling and salt application, as needed to maintain safe building access.
• Assist with project management planning and delivery of results with projects such as capital improvement as needed.

Maintenance & Floor Care

• Oversee floor care and maintenance, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and routine upkeep.
• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with building wide reporting as requested by the Facilities Manager.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Coordinate maintenance staff by providing daily work direction and monitoring workloads.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and ongoing development among maintenance staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism when engaging with youth, older adults, vendors and staff.

Inventory & Resource Management

• Track and manage maintenance inventory, including tools, supplies, and materials.
• Alert the Facilities Manager when cleaning supplies or equipment are running low to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure responsible use of resources while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Coordination & Administrative Support

• Assist the Facilities Manager in monitoring and following up on NYCHA service tickets and repair requests.
• Support project management planning and execution as assigned by the Facilities Manager or Directors.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
• This position is categorized as essential and will require physical presence during inclement weather and NYC and state of emergency.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform simple maintenance task and repairs
• Ability to use small hand tools

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in maintenance/facilities preferred

Work Environment

• Indoors and outdoors; all weathers
• Oversee facility staff in multiple locations

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be require d of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.