Maintenance Worker - Hamilton OAC

Project FIND; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Project FIND in New York operates senior centers and housing for older adults. The Maintenance Worker, under the Hamilton Senior Program Director, maintains the center to meet NYC Aging and DOH standards, ensuring clean facilities and safe operations.

You’ll perform floor care, light repairs, inventory tasks, and assist with setting up spaces for events while reporting issues promptly and supporting residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and/or 2-4 years prior experience in a maintenance position (preferably with senior center experience).
• Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• General passion for creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and maintain all floors and stairways (where applicable) daily.
• Replace floor tiles and ceiling panels and light bulbs as needed.
• Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, painting/plastering etc.
• Empty waste baskets and garbage cans daily.
• Clean/Sanitize bathroom sinks, floors, toilets, and urinals. Replace toilet paper, paper towel rolls, and other supplies where needed.
• Clean mirrors and glass. i.e. front door, bathrooms, bulletin boards, and bookcase.
• Strip, buff, and wax all floors quarterly.
• Complete required paperwork to ensure compliance with NYC Aging and DOH i.e.: self- inspection, household/disposable inventory and execute storing supplies immediately upon delivery.
• Transport program and office equipment/furniture across sites as needed.
• Assemble and/or install program and office appliances and equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the center’s offices, storage areas, lobbies, hallways, kitchen area and equipment as well as dining room in keeping with policies established by the New York City Department of Health and New York City Aging.
• Review program calendar to set up for scheduled special events.
• Troubleshoot and report any maintenance issues that require immediate action to the SPD.
• Performs other appropriate job-related tasks as deemed necessary by the SPD of the center and/or agency management.
• Participate in annual staff evaluation plan.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools experience

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Description

Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living. Please visit our website at: www.projectfind.org.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Hamilton Senior Program Director (SPD) the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the older adult center and other designated areas. The Maintenance Worker must meet/maintain all New York City Aging and Department of Health standards.

Responsibilities include

• Sweep, mop, and maintain all floors and stairways (where applicable) daily.
• Replace floor tiles and ceiling panels and light bulbs as needed.
• Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, painting/plastering etc.
• Empty waste baskets and garbage cans daily.
• Clean/Sanitize bathroom sinks, floors, toilets, and urinals. Replace toilet paper, paper towel rolls, and other supplies where needed.
• Clean mirrors and glass. i.e. front door, bathrooms, bulletin boards, and bookcase.
• Strip, buff, and wax all floors quarterly.
• Complete required paperwork to ensure compliance with NYC Aging and DOH i.e.: self- inspection, household/disposable inventory and execute storing supplies immediately upon delivery.
• Transport program and office equipment/furniture across sites as needed.
• Assemble and/or install program and office appliances and equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the center’s offices, storage areas, lobbies, hallways, kitchen area and equipment as well as dining room in keeping with policies established by the New York City Department of Health and New York City Aging.
• Review program calendar to set up for scheduled special events.
• Troubleshoot and report any maintenance issues that require immediate action to the SPD.
• Performs other appropriate job-related tasks as deemed necessary by the SPD of the center and/or agency management.
• Participate in annual staff evaluation plan.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and/or 2-4 years prior experience in a maintenance position (preferably with senior center experience).
• Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• General passion for creative problem-solving.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM