ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST OF CUSTODIAN ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

The Division of Administration Bureau of Operations/Public Health Lab has an opening for a Custodian II to perform and manage the day-to-day operational activities at their District Health Centers. The Custodian will direct all aspects of custodial and maintenance of the facility; attend 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. Under general supervision, the candidate will perform the following:

Duties will include but not be limited to:

- Supervise the cleaning, operation, and maintenance of one or more medium or large-sized buildings and their immediate grounds, including lawns and shrubs.
- Perform work of moderate difficulty and responsible for the enforcement of safety requirements in such assigned areas; and or supervise custodial employees on an assigned shift in a large or extremely large building.
- In a medium sized building or in a large building provide, oversee the operation of a low pressure heating system.
- Supervise minor repairs.
- Coordinate and supervise the moving of furniture and equipment.
- Serve as Fire Safety Director and attend to FDNY citation for building violations
- Train personnel in safe work methods and use of equipment and materials.
- Prepare work schedules; investigate and adjust complaints about service and personnel.
- Perform the duties of subordinates, as needed.
- May perform the duties of the supervisor, Facility Manager, in his/her temporary absence.
- Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of large public buildings.
- Inspect interior and exterior of assigned building daily, including boiler, elevators and related equipment.
- Order janitorial supplies.
- Perform other related work as needed and/or requested.

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.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.