City Custodial Assistant
Job Description
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a City Custodial Assistant in its Facilities Management Unit who is detail oriented, enthusiastic, and takes pride in the work they perform. The Unit is responsible for ensuring all office spaces, restrooms, floors, and grounds are cleaned and maintained to the highest of customer, office, and industry standards. In this position and under close supervision, the City Custodial Assistant will perform work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning DANY office spaces and immediate grounds according to Unit standards, related light labor duties, and other position related work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Sweeps, and mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned areas.
- Cleans office floors which includes scrubbing with an electric 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.
- Polishes furniture including metal work.
- Shampoos carpets, chairs, and sofas.
- Cleans office refrigerators, water coolers, microwaves, 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.
Preferred Requirement/Skills:
- 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.
Hours/Shift:
Schedule may vary to meet the needs of the Unit and office. Please see below:
- Sunday - Thursday from 10 PM to 7 AM
- Saturday through Wednesday from 10 PM to 7 AM
- Friday through Tuesday from 10 PM to 7 AM
- Monday through Friday from 10 PM to 7 AM
- May be required to work rotating schedules and weekends.
How to Apply:
- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
Additional Information:
- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is on the lookout for a dedicated City Custodial Assistant to join their Facilities Management Unit in vibrant New York City, NY. If you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in providing a clean and welcoming space, this could be the ideal role for you! As a City Custodial Assistant, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces, restrooms, floors, and the surrounding grounds to meet the highest standards. You’ll engage in various tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and scrubbing floors, along with taking care of bathroom facilities including replenishing supplies. Your commitment to hygiene will shine as you polish furniture, wash office walls, and keep communal areas like refrigerators and microwaves clean. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and preferably have custodial experience, a customer-centric attitude, and familiarity with cleaning equipment. The team values good organizational skills and the ability to follow directions clearly. This position features a flexible schedule, with shifts primarily set from 10 PM to 7 AM from Sunday to Thursday or in rotating patterns, allowing you to find a work-life balance that suits you. We welcome everyone to apply, regardless of their background, as it is the commitment to our community that drives our mission. Join us at the New York County District Attorney's Office, where you can play a vital role in providing a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
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