• Custodial Assistant (Hourly)

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Custodial Assistant (Hourly)

    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.

     

    - 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.

    CONTRACT TITLE

    Custodial Assistant

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    Located in the heart of Harlem, the Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is dedicated to providing cutting edge graduate degree programs and to designing, implementing and evaluating public health initiatives that promote population health and social justice. CUNY SPH is currently seeking to hire one (1) Custodial Assistant in the Facility Maintenance Operation department. Reporting to the Custodial Assistant Principal Supervisor, the Custodial Assistant will be responsible for the following:

     

    + Perform cleaning, waste disposal, maintenance, room set-up, light moving, and other facilities-related tasks.

    + Complete recurring tasks as written or assigned, such as floor, surface, appliance and equipment cleaning, readily without prompt.

    + Report cleanliness issues to supervisor, or other Facilities staff, when observed.

    + Report special requests for cleaning and maintenance to supervisor or other Facilities staff.

    + Communicate with faculty, staff, students, guests, building service professionals and third-party vendors in a courteous and respectful manner.

    + Evening shift 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Work shift hours may change due to the business needs of the school.

    + Part-time employees may work no more than 32 hours per week and no more than 64 hours biweekly.

    + Training may be provided.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    There are no formal education or experience requirements.

     

    There are certain medical and physical requirements as established by University management.

    COMPENSATION

    New Hire rate: $19.12 per hour

     

    Incumbent Rate: $19.72 per hour

    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.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

    CLOSING DATE

    Open until filled. Resume review to begin on August 4, 2025.

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30684

     

    Location

     

    CUNY School of Public Health