Supervising Custodian, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation's (BFSCS)

** OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CUSTODIAN.

PART-TIME @ 40 HOURS PER WEEK.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services, seeks to hire (1) Custodian, Level IV. The Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation's (BFSCS) primary goal is to ensure compliance with health regulations relating to the environment, educate the public and businesses, and represent the Department to the public on important environmental health issues as they relate to food safety.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Under the oversite of the Supervising Custodian the preferred candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Zerega premises, its equipment, and surrounding grounds. Supervise one custodian and/or temporary work support staff as required. This will also include oversite of any other needed facilities/operational support staff who may be solicited to perform building cleaning, maintenance tasks, grounds keeping, furniture removal and/or vendor services etc.

Maintain a site inspection log of all building activities related to general maintenance, cleaning schedules, cleaning supply inventory, garage equipment servicing/usage, work performed by outside contractors etc.

Supervise and participate in minor repairs; report conditions requiring the services of a vendor, Health Support Services and/or DOHMH operational support etc.

Train and/or arrange facility related training for custodial staff. Conduct and/or coordinate in the opening and/or closing of the facility and facility gates/entryways as required.

Conduct and supervise general services: General cleaning of all facility areas and surrounding grounds.

This includes, but is not limited to the sanitizing/disinfecting of all surfaces, restroom(s) cleaning, waxing of internal office floors, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shoveling, garbage retrieval/disposal, painting, dusting, trimming of shrubbery, weed pulling, cleaning of tree pits, wiping of signage and high touch services/windows, polishing of fixtures, spot cleaning, cleaning of garbage receptacles, changing of light bulbs, maintaining cleaning supply inventory etc.

Participate in all general trainings and safety trainings as required.
Enforce building safety requirements/safety rules, regulations, and protocols as required.

Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

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.

Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have three years of satisfactory experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" above.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III and IV candidates must have four years of satisfactory experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" above.

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.