Custodian
About The Position
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed. Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) manages, operates, and maintains 56 City-owned buildings throughout the five boroughs, working to provide clean, safe, and energy efficient space for the tenants in these public buildings. FMC is dedicated to both the daily maintenance of the public buildings, managed by Building Services, Fire & Life Safety, and other critical field staff, as well as to long-term renovation and rehabilitation projects, which are managed by a dedicated staff of architects, engineers, and other professional technical experts. FMC also oversees the daily operations of all elevators across the DCAS public buildings portfolio. Under supervision, custodians perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility, which may entail supervision, in the cleaning, operation and maintenance of one or more small buildings and their immediate grounds and in the enforcement of safety requirements in such assigned areas; or, in a medium sized building, supervises cleaners on an assigned shift. Following are typical tasks performed at Assignment Level I: Supervises a small number of cleaners, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walks; maintaining lawns and shrubs; operating a low pressure heating system and cleaning the boiler parts; performs these tasks in buildings where no subordinate staff is assigned. Inspects the building and grounds to note general condition and necessity for repairs; checks work performance, assures the proper use, cleanliness and storage of tools.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Supervises a small number of cleaners, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse
- Cleaning and removing snow from walks
- Maintaining lawns and shrubs
- Operating a low pressure heating system and cleaning the boiler parts
- Performs these tasks in buildings where no subordinate staff is assigned
- Inspects the building and grounds to note general condition and necessity for repairs
- Checks work performance, assures the proper use, cleanliness and storage of tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
