Onsite Facilities Coordinator

General Responsibilities

Perform the daily maintenance and custodial care of two community centersites in Harlem and the Lower East Side, along with AFJ’s main courthouse offices.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site point of contact during scheduled or unannounced visits from building management, fire department, or regulatory agencies; provide real-time updates to Chief Program Officer.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and other departments to coordinate maintenance and facility needs.
• Perform and/or coordinate basic painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs.
• Plumbing: Repairing leaky faucets and sinks; unclogging drains or toilets; replacing washers, hoses, and minor fixtures; identifying and reporting larger plumbing issues.
• Carpentry & General Repairs: Repairing or assembling furniture; fixing doors, locks, and hinges; patching and painting walls; installing shelves, signage, or fixtures.
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and security alarms.
• Maintain, deep clean, and descale commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., hot/cold tables, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers).
• Assist with cleaning and general facility upkeep daily, including thoroughly cleaning designated community centers, dusting, sweeping, mopping, kitchen and restroom cleaning, as well of daily recycling and removal of garbage.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and specialprojects. Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Open community centersand interface with staff, Participants, facilitators and volunteers. Secure buildingsat closing.
• Responsible for the routine servicingand maintenance of mechanical equipment, electrical fixtures, and other equipment at both centers.
• Inspect buildings and equipment--noting repairsand replacements and reports findings to Chief Program Officer.
• Maintain adequate levels of janitorial and maintenance supplies, submitting inventory records to Office Manager.
• Perform all other duties assignedby the Chief Program Officer.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven self-starter who proactively identifies improvements that enhance safety, functionality, and inclusivity.
• Flexible and dependable with availability for early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel between NYC locations and communicate via text and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs; safely operate basic tools and equipment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact respectfully with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Bilingual
• Spanish/English preferred.

All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, sick and paid vacation time.

• Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred.