Maintenance Custodian (Overnight)

Overnight Maintenance Custodian

About the Role

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Maintenance Custodian to ensure the First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC) facility remains clean, safe, and in good repair for all clients and staff. This role combines daily custodial duties with light maintenance tasks and minor building repairs, maintaining high standards of sanitation and proactively addressing maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility, including common areas, offices, and clinical spaces.
• Performs detailed floor care such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing using side-by-side stripping and high-speed buffing machines.
• Executes light maintenance tasks and minor repairs, such as changing door locks, replacing light bulbs, or fixing basic fixtures.
• Cleans and disinfects high-touch surfaces and bathrooms daily in accordance with hygiene and sanitation protocols.
• Manages waste removal by collecting and disposing of trash and debris from both indoor and outdoor areas.
• Ensures safe facility access by clearing snow and ice from the building exterior and entrances as needed.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and hand tools, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.
• Follows all safety guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and approved cleaning agents.
• Responds promptly to maintenance emergencies or facility issues, such as leaks or spills, to prevent safety hazards.
• Uses basic computer skills to submit maintenance reports, track supplies, or communicate with supervisors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in custodial or maintenance work within a professional facility.
• Practical experience and ability to perform light maintenance and minor building repairs using basic hand tools.
• Familiarity with professional cleaning procedures, sanitation methods, and high-standard floor care.
• Knowledge of operating floor stripping and buffing machines to maintain vinyl and hard surfaces.
• Ability to follow safety protocols for chemical handling and an understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience with or willingness to perform outdoor upkeep, including manual snow and ice removal.
• Flexibility to respond to facility emergencies, such as leaks or minor repair needs, as they arise.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff and supervisors.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, maintaining a professional and compassionate presence around clients in crisis.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, supply tracking, and receiving facility updates.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience in custodial or maintenance work.

This role is located in Blauvelt, NY.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.