Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Maintenance Worker to support our Facilities Department.

The Maintenance Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Maintenance Worker will join our Facilities department, which maintains a clean and professional work environment within the buildings throughout the agency with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be able to perform routine maintenance and custodial checks and tasks to ensure that the assigned sites are being cleaned to the standards set by HCZ and other regulatory agencies (such as the Health Department and Board of Education).

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have prior experience
• Must pass a fingerprint background check and Physical/TB test

Who you are

• Must be able to follow procedures for the safe use of cleaners and equipment, in order to prevent bodily harm and damage to the facility
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy or large objects

What you’ll do

• Gather and empty trash
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
• Vacuum, steam-clean, and/or shampoo carpets
• Sweep, mop, strip, seal, finish, and/or polish floors
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or using hand trucks
• Notify the immediate supervisor of all facility-related items at the assigned site
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas as needed
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings

Schedule Work

A flexible schedule available from Monday to Sunday:

• 1st Shift: 8am - 3pm
• 2nd Shift: 11am - 6pm
• 3rd Shift: 6pm - 1am

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional benefits such as discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more

The hourly rate for this position is $20-$22 per hour. Interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.