City Attendant

City Attendant

The NYC Department of Sanitation is the world's largest sanitation department. DSNY collects more than 10,500 tons of residential and institutional garbage and 1,760 tons of the recyclables each day. While efficiently managing solid waste and clearing litter or snow from 6,300 miles of streets, the Department is also a leader in environmentalism committing to sending zero waste to landfills. Under close supervision, a City Attendant will perform simple routine work consisting of minor tasks of a varied nature necessary to the operations, facilities, and services of City departments. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Safely and properly backing trucks into dumping bays on the tipping floor.
• Ensure that the tipping floor is clean throughout the day.
• Clean interior halls, offices, restrooms (including urinals and commodes), and locker rooms.
• Clean in and around compactors and conveyor pits.
• Mop and sweep floors and vacuum carpets.
• Pick up refuse, recycling, and empty waste baskets in the facility.
• Service Litter and Debris around the facility and surrounding area.
• Wash walls, dust countertops, etc.
• Deliver and pick up mail, small packages, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Assist in the storage of files. Lift heavy boxes.
• Perform various recycling functions.
• Check and replace water coolers.
• Special tasks at the request of the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.