New York, New York, United States · On-site
$40k–$40k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: 1025 41ST AVE - LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101Salary Range: $40,314.20 - $40,314.20 Salary/yearJOB SUMMARY The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment t…
Skills: Custodial practices, Cleaning equipment operation, Facility maintenance, Sanitization, Time management
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The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment through daily custodial tasks and facility upkeep. They also manage event setups, perform minor maintenance, and ensure the building is ready for staff and visitors.
Candidates must be proficient in custodial practices and have basic knowledge of building systems like fire alarms and HVAC. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Job DetailsJob Location: 1025 41ST AVE - LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101Salary Range: $40,314.20 - $40,314.20 Salary/yearJOB SUMMARY
The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the community center. This includes daily custodial tasks, basic facility upkeep, event setup and breakdown, and support for weekend facility rentals. The Lead Custodian operates and maintains cleaning equipment, assists with minor maintenance, and ensures spaces are ready for staff and visitors. This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager.
As a key member of our facilities team, the Lead Custodian helps ensure our community center is clean, safe, and welcoming for all staff, visitors, and program participants. Responsibilities include:
Perform daily custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing floors, restrooms, break rooms, and shared spaces.
Clean and restock bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas to maintain hygiene standards.
Empty trash and recycling bins, replace liners, and clean receptacles as needed.
Set up and break down rooms for meetings, events, classes, and community programs.
Provide custodial support at other agency sites as needed for emergencies or special facility-related needs, in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as floor buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and power washers.
Deep clean and maintain floors, windows, blinds, furniture, and other surfaces as scheduled.
Support basic building maintenance, including snow and debris removal from walkways, minor groundskeeping, and coordination with service vendors (e.g., pest control, HVAC, sanitation).
Open the building each day, ensuring the facility is ready for use and all necessary systems are operational.
Understand basic systems such as fire alarms, gym A/C, and electric panel locations; report any concerns promptly.
Respond to facility emergencies and maintenance requests as needed.
Attend required safety trainings and team meetings; complete ongoing development in custodial procedures, First Aid/CPR, and facility safety.
Support weekend facility rentals and special events as scheduled.
Perform other custodial or maintenance duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the center.
QualificationsSTATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Proficient in custodial practices, including proper use of cleaning equipment, materials, and safety procedures
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across all facility areas
Basic knowledge of building systems (e.g., fire alarms, HVAC, electrical panels) and light maintenance
Effective time management and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and perform routine manual labor
Reliable and flexible, with availability to support early openings, evening/weekend facility rentals, and emergency situations
The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds. Moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift.
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
A place to grow.
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive integrated services to the youth, older adults, immigrants and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. Across our eight program sites, we provide vital services to thousands of community members each year. HISTORY: Jacob A. Riis was a native of Ribe, Denmark, and came to New York City in 1870. Riis's book, "How the Other Half Lives" exposed conditions previously thought not to exist in America. He established Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants. In 1897, the settlement house moved into its first home at 48 Henry St. in lower east Manhattan. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement continued to diversify activities, broadening the scope of activities to include athletics, citizenship classes, and drama. In the 1940s and 50s, the settlement house began to offer programs for residents of public housing developments in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. At the same time, the original settlement house building was sold, and in 1950, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement moved all of its activities to the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens.
Offices: 10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101, US
A place to grow.
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive integrated services to the youth, older adults, immigrants and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. Across our eight program sites, we provide vital services to thousands of community members each year. HISTORY: Jacob A. Riis was a native of Ribe, Denmark, and came to New York City in 1870. Riis's book, "How the Other Half Lives" exposed conditions previously thought not to exist in America. He established Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants. In 1897, the settlement house moved into its first home at 48 Henry St. in lower east Manhattan. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement continued to diversify activities, broadening the scope of activities to include athletics, citizenship classes, and drama. In the 1940s and 50s, the settlement house began to offer programs for residents of public housing developments in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. At the same time, the original settlement house building was sold, and in 1950, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement moved all of its activities to the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens.
Offices: 10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101, US
