Part-Time Custodian

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Grand St Settlement Inc. seeks a Part-Time Custodian in New York City to maintain and clean the BEST/NORC program spaces, kitchens, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include daily upkeep, snow shoveling in winter, and coordinating with NYCHA for repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, custody/maintenance experience, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese is a plus; flexibility for after-hours emergencies is expected.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous custodial and/or maintenance experience.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Strong communication skills with staff and participants.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese preferred, not required.
• Ability to work independently and address maintenance needs.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality with scheduling flexibility.
• Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95).

Responsabilidades

• Perform general maintenance and daily upkeep of the program site.
• Maintain the kitchen, activity rooms, offices, and outdoor areas; shovel snow when needed.
• Sweep and mop floors daily; wax floors quarterly.
• Transport materials to recycling areas; inspect deliveries.
• Monitor fridge/freezer temperatures and fire alarm system status daily.
• Assist with setup/breakdown for events and pantry activities.
• Coordinate with NYCHA on maintenance requests and ticketing.
• Provide weekend maintenance support as required.
• Remain available during work hours for emergencies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese) preferred

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Independent worker

Punctuality

Reliable attendance

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of Fitness S-95

Descripción del empleo

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Part-Time Custodian

SOFA - BEST Program Regular Part-Time New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2739

TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Older Adults Services

PROGRAM: BEST/NORC

REPORTS TO: Program Director

LOCATION: New York, NY (Lower East Side)

SALARY:$20 per hour

SCHEDULE: 25 hours; Monday–Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, and some weekends as needed

START DATE: October 2026

JOB SUMMARY:Maintenance of areas used by the BEST Program (i.e. offices, activity rooms, reception, rest rooms, hallways, kitchen and kitchen equipment, pantry, backyard/ garden and garbage disposal areas).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous custodial and/or maintenance experience
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25lbs
• Strong communication skills with staff and program participants
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently and proactively address maintenance needs
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with flexibility to meet program scheduling needs
• Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S‑95)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance and daily upkeep of the entire program site
• Maintain the kitchen, activity rooms, office equipment, and backyard; shovel snow during winter months
• Sweep and mop floors daily
• Sweep, buff, strip, and wax program floors quarterly
• Transport materials to designated recycling areas
• Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries for the BEST Program as needed
• Store food and supply deliveries, ensuring no damaged or spoiled goods
• Monitor and log refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily
• Monitor and log fire alarm system status daily
• Maintain and clean program equipment
• Serve as liaison with NYCHA regarding maintenance requests, repairs, and ticket tracking
• Assist with setup and breakdown for special events
• Assist with food pantry packaging and support Older Adult Services as needed
• Assist with food pantry delivery to homebound participants and conduct facility home visits if needed
• Provide maintenance support for weekend events as required
• Remain available during work hours and after hours for emergency situations (e.g., leaks, flooding, fire)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director