Custodian, Bureau of Operations
About The Position
The Bureau of Operations is responsible for Citywide management of the District Health facilities in all five boroughs which comprise over 300,000 square footages of property. Bureau of Operations provides infrastructure and general business services to the agency, to support effective and efficient delivery of public health services. The Bureau of Operations provides key, vital support services to the Department including but not limited to the Public Health Laboratory and the District Health Centers throughout the five boroughs. The Division of Administration Bureau of Operations/District Operations has an opening for a custodian to perform and manage the day to day operational activities at their District Health Centers. The selected candidate will direct all aspects of custodial and maintenance of the facility; a tend to emergencies as well as spearhead the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager. Citywide position- Location assignment subject to change based on the need of the agency.
Requirements
- There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
- There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Responsibilities
- Sweep, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned areas.
- Serve as a Fire Safety Director; a tending to FDNY citation for building violations.
- Ordering janitorial supplies
- Empties waste baskets and disposes of refuse. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Replaces bulbs and fuses.
- Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls. Polishes furniture and metal work
- Maintain lawns and shrubs; operating a low pressure heating system.
- Enforce safety requirements and protecting the building and grounds from vandalism.
- Inspect interior and exterior of assigned building daily, including boilers, elevators and related equipment.
- Replaces broken window and door glass
- Makes minor repairs to masonry, woodwork flooring, walls, electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
- Assure proper heat, maintenance of pneumatic controls, ejector pits and other electrical or plumbing problems.
- Attend to building emergencies as they arise
Benefits
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
