Custodial Assistant - Hourly
About The Position
GENERAL DUTIES Under supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning public buildings and their immediate grounds; performs related light labor. There is no Assignment Level for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed. CONTRACT TITLE Custodial Assistant CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-three colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. The Custodial Assistant supports the cleaning and maintenance operations of campus facilities by performing routine tasks that contribute to a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Duties include but are not limited to: Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas; empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners Transport cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies between designated buildings or storage areas. Report facility maintenance issues, damages, or safety concerns to supervisors promptly. Maintain custodial closets and storage rooms in a clean and orderly condition. Provide logistical support for special projects such as office moves, renovations, and seasonal cleaning programs. Assist in responding to minor spills or emergencies by contacting appropriate maintenance personnel. Operate cleaning equipment such as buffers, burnishers, and floor machines to maintain and polish floors as directed Provide courteous and professional assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while performing duties.
Requirements
- There are no formal education or experience requirements.
- There are certain medical and physical requirements as established by University management.
Responsibilities
- Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned floor areas.
- Cleans washbasins 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 basket and disposes of refuse.
- Vacuums and cleans rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
- Dusts and removes and cleans window coverings such as blinds.
- Performs shoulder high dusting of walls.
- Dusts and polishes furniture and metal work.
- Cleans mirrors and glass in bookcase, doors, and restrooms.
- Washes electric light fixtures.
- Replenishes bathroom supplies in toilets.
- Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow from sidewalks; washes sidewalks and lower portion 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.
- Reports broken equipment.
- Observes safety and environmental health precautions as directed.
- Puts up safety warnings and/or stanchions for wet floors or other areas for limited access during cleaning.
- Sorts refuse for recycling.
- Cleans small kitchens and/or coffee service areas.
- Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas; empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners
- Transport cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies between designated buildings or storage areas.
- Report facility maintenance issues, damages, or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Maintain custodial closets and storage rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Provide logistical support for special projects such as office moves, renovations, and seasonal cleaning programs.
- Assist in responding to minor spills or emergencies by contacting appropriate maintenance personnel.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as buffers, burnishers, and floor machines to maintain and polish floors as directed
- Provide courteous and professional assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while performing duties.
Benefits
- CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.
- Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
- Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.
- Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
