Part-Time Custodian

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

2 days ago Requisition

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