City Custodial Assistant, Bureau of Operations

City Custodial Assistant

Bureau of Operations, District Operations Unit is seeking to hire two City Custodial Assistant to manage the day-to-day operational activities at their District Health Centers. 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. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

• Sweep, damp mops, and wet mops, office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned areas.
• Order janitorial supplies.
• Empty waste baskets and disposes of refuse. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Replaces bulbs and fuses.
• Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls.
• Polish furniture and metal work.
• Wash electric light fixtures.
• Clean mirrors and glass in bookcases and doors.
• Maintain lawns and shrubs, operating a low-pressure heating system.
• Enforce safety requirements and protecting the building and grounds from vandalism.
• Replace broken window and door glass.
• Wash walls by hand with a brush or by using an electric machine.
• Attend to low pressure heating plant.
• May occasionally operate an elevator, move furniture or act as a watch person.
• Attend to emergencies.

Why you should work for us :

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549. 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.