Job Description The Division of ADM/ Bureau of Operations is seeking to fill two Part-Time City Custodia Assistant Positions. The Bureau oversees district health centers across New York City's five boroughs, ensuring seamless daily operations. District Operations Custodial staff manages cleaning, maintenance, and building needs while ensuring all facilities comply with state regulations and standards. Their efforts promote a safe and efficient environment for staff and the public. The custodial assistant will report to the Facility Manager or, when applicable, the building custodian. The position involves overseeing all aspects of custodial and maintenance operations within the facility. The individual will also respond to emergencies and spearhead the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager or Custodian. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Sweeping, damp mopping, and wet mopping office floors, restrooms, lobbies, and other designated areas. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Sweeping, damp mopping, and wet mopping office floors, restrooms, lobbies, and other designated areas. Vacuuming rugs and carpets and performing shoulder-high and low dusting of walls. Polishing furniture and metalwork. Maintaining lawns and shrubs using power equipment. Conducting daily inspections of the building's interior and exterior, including boilers, elevators, and related equipment. Replacing lightbulbs and performing minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, walls, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ensuring proper heating and cooling throughout the building and reporting any deficiencies immediately. Responding to building emergencies as they arise. Disposing of garbage for DSNY pickup and storing medical waste per Article 28 protocol for vendor pickup. Serving as the building's fire drill conductor. Tracking and managing janitorial supplies and placing orders as needed to maintain inventory. PREFERRED SKILLS: Certified as a FDNY Fire Drill Conductor Experience in floor care, including the ability to strip and wax floor. Why you should work for us: - 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/) - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - 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. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549. CITY CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - 90644 Qualifications Qualification Requirements 1. There are no formal educational or experience requirements. 2. There are certain medical and physical requirements. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.