City Custodial Assistant

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The City Custodial Assistant performs, under close supervision, ordinary cleaning work in public buildings and their immediate grounds, along with related light labor duties. Work includes cleaning floors and other assigned areas, stairs, walls, and carpets; disposing of refuse; groundskeeping and snow removal; and operating cleaning equipment. Positions are located at various DCAS sites across all five boroughs, with schedules set according to operational needs.

Requirements

  • There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
  • Must meet certain medical and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Clean public buildings and their immediate grounds under close supervision, and perform related light labor duties.
  • Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned floor areas.
  • Perform groundskeeping and snow removal.
  • Wash walls by hand with a brush or using an electric machine.
  • Scrub stairs and stair landings.
  • Empty waste baskets and dispose of refuse.
  • Vacuum rugs and carpets.
  • Operate cleaning equipment.
  • Perform shoulder-high and high dusting of walls.
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