Custodian in New York, New York at Grand St Settlement Inc.

Salary: $35000
Grand St Settlement Inc.
New York, New York, 10002, United States
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Job Description

TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Older Adults Services

PROGRAM: BEST/NORC

REPORTS TO: Program Director

LOCATION: New York, NY (Lower East Side)

SALARY: $35,000

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8am – 5pm and some weekends as needed

START DATE: February 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
  • Collect trash daily
  • 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

    • HOW TO APPLY:

    Submit a resume and cover letter, describing how your skills & experience meet the job description. Include at least tree references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor). Click on the link below or apply online through our career center.

    No phone calls, please.

    EOE

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