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CUSTODIAN

  1. DEPT OF CITYWIDE ADMIN SVCS
Posted on: 09/27/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

FAC MGMT/BS_MAN MUNI BLDG

$36,379.00 – $41,108.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

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, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

Facilities Management manages, maintains, and operates 55 City-owned court and office buildings totaling more than 15 million square feet. These buildings are located throughout the City and include City Hall, the Manhattan and Brooklyn Municipal Buildings, and the Borough Halls. As the landlord, Facilities Management provides base building services to keep these buildings fully functional and operational through seven units: Building Services, Contract Services, Energy Management, Fire and Life Safety, Mechanical Maintenance & Operations, and The Budget Unit.

Building Services provides regular interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance services to tenants. Services range from trash pickup and restroom cleaning to pest control, recycling, and minor repairs. Staff includes custodians and maintenance workers, totaling more than 650. The Senior Building Custodian of each DCAS-managed building is considered the facilities manager of the building.

Custodians Level 1 general duties are but not limited to:

- Assists in supervising subordinates in the cleaning of the facility
- Will ensure the appropriate care of all cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Performing tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering, and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walks; maintaining lawns and shrubs
- Will ensure the appropriate cleaning of all public and private corridors, hallways, elevator banks, lobbies, waiting areas, public & private restrooms, elevators, and exterior of facilities in a timely,
efficient, safe and customer friendly manner.
- 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.
- Arranges for and may assist in the moving of furniture and equipment.
- Keeps inventories, time sheets and other records; prepares reports on work activities, accidents, and unusual conditions.
- Can perform the duties of a subordinate


Minimum Qualifications

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.


55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

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.
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.

Job ID

607563

Title code

80609

Civil service title

CUSTODIAN

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

CUSTODIAN

Posted until

2023-11-25

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

2

Work location

1 Centre St., N.Y.

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

CUSTODIAN

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