Maintenance Worker - Innovative Senior Center

Job Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Senior Center seeks a Maintenance Worker to keep the facility clean, safe, and welcoming for older adults. You will perform daily cleaning, monitor repairs, and support event setup in classrooms, auditorium, and activity spaces. Duties include breaking down recyclables, waste removal, and reporting facility concerns.

The role is on-site in Flushing, NY, offering full-time hours with an hourly pay range of $21–$24, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to perform physical cleaning and maintenance tasks, including lifting up to 200 pounds occasionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with attention to detail.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 200 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the center daily, including offices, kitchens, restrooms, and common areas.
• Set up rooms for programs and events, especially auditorium and art room schedules.
• Collect and dispose garbage and recyclables; coordinate curbside pickup.
• Monitor building safety equipment and report needs to Program/Assistant Director.
• Perform end-of-day facility checks and ensure lights, AC off, doors locked.
• Complete daily kitchen maintenance checklist with kitchen staff.
• Complete mandatory trainings and maintain policies compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Worker - Innovative Senior Center

Requisition Number: INNOV002245

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Flushing, NY 11355, USA

Description

Position Summary: Cleans and maintains the older adult center。Monitors repair needs in the older adult center。

• Maintain cleanliness throughout the center by sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing all office spaces, kitchen areas, dining rooms, restrooms, closets, classrooms, and the auditorium on a daily basis.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for participants, visitors, and staff at all times.
• Polish, strip, and scrape floors as needed to maintain facility standards.
• Set up classrooms, the auditorium, and activity spaces with the necessary furniture and equipment to support scheduled programs and events, particularly activities held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in the auditorium, and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the art room.
• Break down, cut, and securely bundle cardboard boxes and other recyclable materials for proper disposal and recycling.
• Collect and remove garbage and recycling from all designated areas on a daily basis. Transport and set out garbage and recyclable materials for curbside pickup in accordance with collection schedules every Monday and Thursday night.
• Clean, disinfect, and replenish restroom supplies at least three times daily to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Promptly address wet or hazardous floor conditions by mopping and drying surfaces during inclement weather, spills, or other situations to maintain safety.
• Conduct end-of-day facilities checks to verify that lights and air conditioning are turned off, doors are locked, and all equipment and materials are neatly stored and organized.
• Report any visible facility damage, such as leaks, holes, broken fixtures, or maintenance concerns, to Hugo and notify Karen accordingly.
• Monitor building and safety equipment and promptly inform the Program Director (PD) or Assistant Director (AD) when replacement items are needed, including light bulbs, batteries, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or other facility-related equipment, to ensure timely purchasing and replacement.
• Complete the daily kitchen maintenance checklist in coordination with kitchen staff.
• Comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements by completing all mandatory annual training programs in a timely manner, including but not limited to harassment prevention, information technology security awareness, compliance, OSHA, HIPAA, and other required trainings.
• Support the organization's mission and values by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all job duties.
• Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and adhere to organizational policies regarding attendance, appearance, health, safety, and workplace conduct.

Salary Range: $21 - $24 per hour commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications：

• High School diploma or General Education; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Needs to perform the physical activities associated with cleaning and maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds。
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, and the occasional risk of electrical shock。
• Must be able to attend meetings and other out-of-office errands or functions by using public or private transportation。

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