Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping Aide

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $51,561.00-$58,264.00. It is important that you file for, take and pass the next examination for the civil service title of custodian when it is made available to avoid being "bumped" out of your position when the eligible list for this title is established. The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families. DYFJ manages two secure detention facilities for youth in New York City, providing round-the clock care, supervision, and rehabilitation. Operating 24 / 7, the facility is responsible for the safety and well-being of detained minors, ensuring a secure environment while promoting positive behavioral development. Staff oversee daily activities, monitor behavior, and implement individualized treatment plans. The facility prioritizes security, education, mental health support, and restorative practices to address the needs of detained youth. Additionally, staff maintain compliance with state regulations and best practices for youth detention. DYFJ is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Housekeeping Aide at Crossroads Juvenile Center. The Housekeeping Aide will be responsible for performing institutional housekeeping and services but not limited to : clean floors, offices, classrooms, youth's housing areas, locker rooms, lounges, stairs, hallways, entrance ways, bathrooms, porter closets, laundry room, storage areas, windows, water fountains, furniture, miscellaneous fixtures and all program service areas; polish metal, clean walls and remove graffiti; sweep, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs; responsible for sanitation, garbage collection and disposal; move or transport furniture, equipment and other institutional material such as records and supplies; load, unload, check off and store supplies while issuing and replenishing supplies in housing areas; pick up and deliver housing area linen; maintain grounds, perimeter sidewalk and outdoor recreation yards; cut lawn and shrubs, shovel snow and spread salt; complete duties of supervisor as needed in their absence.

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.