City Custodial Assistant

Division/Unit: Operations / Custodial Services

Civil Service Title: City Custodial Assistant 

Position Title: City Custodial Assistant

Salary Range: $41,532 - $41,532

• →Sweeps, dust mops and mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned areas.
• →Cleans office floors which includes scrubbing with an electric machine, stripping with a stripping machine, waxing, and polishing floors, and hand scrubbing stairs and stair landings.
• →Vacuums rugs and carpets.
• →Cleans wash basins and other toilet room facilities to include replenishment of bathroom supplies.
• →Washes office walls by hand with a brush or by using an electric machine.
• →Empties office waste baskets and disposes of refuse and recycling.
• →Dusts walls and furniture to include removing and cleaning venetian blinds and shades. 
• →Polishes furniture including metal work.
• →Shampoos carpets, chairs, and sofas.
• →Cleans office refrigerators, water coolers, microwaves, air purifiers and fans in accordance with hygienic practices. 
• →Cleans and washes sidewalks to include removal of snow.
• →Cleans lower portions of buildings with brush and hose.
• →Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma.
• Prior custodial experience.
• Previous customer centric experience.
• Prior working knowledge of industry standards related to hygiene as well as waxing and buffing machines.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the position.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and vendors.
• Ability to take direction to include understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

1. There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

• City Residency is not required for this position.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume. 

• Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 3 p.m; OR
• Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4 p.m; OR
• Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.