Program Maintenance Specialist (Education and Workforce TEP)

Organization Overview: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Summer Teen Program Manager, the Program Maintenance Specialists will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Schedule: 20 hours per week (seasonal)

Hourly Rate: $18.00/hr

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties:

• Cleaning and maintaining program common areas such as lobbies, corridors, and break rooms.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors.
• Emptying trash bins and replacing garbage bags.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
• Wiping down and disinfecting high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
• Cleaning windows and glass surfaces.
• Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and carpet cleaners.
• Reporting any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Assisting with setting up and organizing conference rooms for meetings or events.
• Monitoring and restocking cleaning and janitorial supplies.
• Adhering to safety guidelines and procedures while using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Occasionally assisting with other tasks as needed, such as moving furniture or helping with office reorganization.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or HSE is preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds
• Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools
• Time-management and multitasking abilities
• Physical strength and stamina
• Organization skills
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work at least one weekend day on a rotating schedule.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.