Custodial Assistant

New York Hall of Science•New York, NY

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people — children, teachers, and families — by offering innovative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives. NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by our inclusive, research-derived approach to STEM learning and engagement called Design, Make, Play. The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play — open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight — are the ingredients that invite broad participation in STEM and make engagement and learning irresistible. Through this transformative model for STEM exploration, NYSCI engages a broad community of learners in STEM by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people’s play. NYSCI has approximately 87 full-time and over 103 part-time and casual staff members. The New York Hall of Science seeks a skilled Custodial Assistant to join its dedicated Facilities team. Custodial Assistants are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds, ensuring an overall positive experience for visitors and staff. Custodial Assistants work under close supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning public buildings and their immediate grounds; performs related light labor duties; performs related work.

Requirements

There are no formal education or experience requirements

Responsibilities

Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned floor areas
Cleans wash basins and other toilet room facilities
Washes walls by hand with a brush or by using an electric machine
Scrubs floors with an electric machine; waxes and polishes floors
Hand scrubs stairs and stair landings
Empties waste baskets and disposes of refuse
Vacuums rugs and carpets
Dusts, and removes and cleans Venetian blinds
Performs shoulder high and high dusting of walls
Polishes furniture and metal work
Cleans mirrors and glass in bookcases and doors
Washes electric light fixtures
Replenishes bathroom supplies in toilets
Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow from sidewalks; washes sidewalks and lower portions of buildings with brush and hose
Replaces bulbs and fuses
Attends a low-pressure heating plant
May occasionally operate an elevator, move furniture or act as watch person
Other related duties, and responsibilities, as assigned