City Custodial Assistant, Bureau of Operations

The Division of Administration Bureau of Operations/District Operations has an opening for a City Custodial Assistant to perform and manage the day-to-day operational activities at their District Health Centers. The selected candidate will direct all aspects of custodial and maintenance of the facility; attend to emergencies as well as spearhead the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager. Citywide position- Location assignment subject to change based on the need of the agency.

Citywide position- Location assignment subject to change based on the need of the agency.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Sweep, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned areas.
- Serve as a Fire Safety Director, attending to FDNY citation for building violations.
- Ordering janitorial supplies
- Empties waste baskets and disposes of refuse. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Replaces bulbs and fuses.
- Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls. Polishes furniture and metal work
- Maintain lawns and shrubs, operating a low-pressure heating system.
- Enforce safety requirements and protecting the building and grounds from vandalism.
- Inspect interior and exterior of assigned building daily, including boilers, elevators and related equipment.
- Replaces broken window and door glass
- Makes minor repairs to masonry, woodwork flooring, walls, electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
- Assure proper heat, maintenance of pneumatic controls, ejector pits and other electrical or plumbing problems.
- Attend to building emergencies as they arise.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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

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.