Maintenance Custodian

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Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Custodian provides general maintenance for the NY office. As a Maintenance Custodian, you will be responsible for providing general maintenance for the office, including housekeeping, conference room set up, furniture moving and repair, light carpentry work, and minor mechanical repairs. 

This is a temporary position with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent position based on performance and the Firm’s ongoing needs.

Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Office maintenance consisting of: moving furniture and boxes, basic office repairs, ensuring offices are thoroughly cleaned and ready for the occupant
• General office housekeeping to include: cleaning glass doors, changing light bulbs, cleaning coffee pantries and refrigerators, vacuuming rugs, discarding trash and recyclable materials, cleaning and preparing conference rooms before and after meetings
• Minor repairs such as: file cabinet lacks and light carpentry for furniture repairs
• Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time      

What We're Looking For

• A High School degree or equivalency required
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year experience in housekeeping or maintenance function in a corporate or professional services environment
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs waist high and stand on feet most of the day
• Must be able to follow instructions regarding safe work practices such as proper lifting techniques and wearing steel-toed footwear
• Must be available and flexible to work overtime as needed
• Must have good customer service skills, be a team-player, communicate with others, be reliable and take initiative
• Must be flexible and available for overtime on an as needed basis

Why Join Us?

Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $48,000 to $52,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location as well as the needs of the firm. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

We look forward to learning more about you!