Maintenance Worker - NHA-NY-Custodial

Aramark; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Work/life resources

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Custodial Maintenance Worker in Syracuse, NY to support daily cleanliness, basic maintenance, and handyman tasks in a commercial facility.

This full-time daytime role requires reliability, ability to perform custodial and maintenance tasks, and basic skills with cleaning equipment and hand tools. The position emphasizes safety compliance and professional service to occupants and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience performing minor building maintenance, handyman work, facilities maintenance, or related repair work.
• Willingness and ability to perform both custodial and maintenance responsibilities throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, hand tools, and basic maintenance tools.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and workplace regulations.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a full-time daytime schedule beginning as early as 6:30 AM.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, walk, and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial duties including restroom cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Clean and maintain common areas, workspaces, and facility grounds to ensure a safe and professional environment.
• Pick up litter throughout parking lots, sidewalks, and outdoor areas.
• Complete cleanup tasks following breakfast and lunch service periods as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair work including replacing restroom dispensers, light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and completing touch-up painting and minor wall repairs.
• Inspect the facility regularly and address routine maintenance needs to keep the building operational and presentable.
• Complete scheduled building maintenance checklists and document completed work.
• Identify larger maintenance issues and submit work orders for contractor support when appropriate.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude when interacting with occupants, visitors, clients, and coworkers. Follow all Aramark safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Custodial experience

Handyman tasks

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Reliability

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Hand tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Description Title: Custodial Maintenance Worker - NHA-NY-Custodial Requisition #: 690073 Location: Syracuse, NY, US Career Area: Facilities

Job Description

Aramark is hiring a Custodial Maintenance Worker in New York, NY to support the daily cleanliness, appearance, and basic maintenance of a commercial facility. This hands-on role combines custodial duties, building maintenance, janitorial work, and general handyman tasks to help keep the facility safe, clean, and operating smoothly. Day-to-day responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, removing trash, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, maintaining grounds, and completing minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, dispensers, and touch-up painting. This is a full-time daytime position with a typical schedule of approximately 6:30 AM-7:00 AM to 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. The ideal candidate is reliable, comfortable performing both custodial and maintenance work, and able to identify facility issues that require contractor support.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $19.00 to $23.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial duties including restroom cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Clean and maintain common areas, workspaces, and facility grounds to ensure a safe and professional environment.
• Pick up litter throughout parking lots, sidewalks, and outdoor areas.
• Complete cleanup tasks following breakfast and lunch service periods as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair work including replacing restroom dispensers, light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and completing touch-up painting and minor wall repairs.
• Inspect the facility regularly and address routine maintenance needs to keep the building operational and presentable.
• Complete scheduled building maintenance checklists and document completed work.
• Identify larger maintenance issues and submit work orders for contractor support when appropriate.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude when interacting with occupants, visitors, clients, and coworkers. Follow all Aramark safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing minor building maintenance, handyman work, facilities maintenance, or related repair work.
• Willingness and ability to perform both custodial and maintenance responsibilities throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, hand tools, and basic maintenance tools.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and workplace regulations.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a full-time daytime schedule beginning as early as 6:30 AM.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, walk, and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of custodial, janitorial, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or groundskeeping experience.
• Experience working in commercial buildings, educational facilities, healthcare environments, or corporate campuses.
• Familiarity with work order systems and reporting maintenance issues.
• Custodial experience combined with general maintenance or handyman experience.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

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