*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE CUSTODIAN TITLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City's children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families.

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Housekeeping Aide at Crossroads Juvenile Center.

Under immediate supervision, Housekeeping Aides perform work of ordinary difficulty in the area of institutional housekeeping and service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Clean floors, offices, classrooms, youth’s housing areas, locker rooms, lounges, stairs, hallways, entrance ways, bathrooms, porter closets, laundry room, storage areas, windows, water fountains, furniture, miscellaneous fixtures and all program service areas.
- Polish metal, clean walls and remove graffiti; sweep, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs.
- Responsible for sanitation, garbage collection and disposal.
- Move or transport furniture, equipment and other institutional material such as records and supplies; load, unload, check off and store supplies; issue and replenish supplies in housing areas and other areas.
- Pick up and deliver housing area linen; pick up, wash, dry, fold and return the youth’s clothing.
- Maintain grounds, perimeter sidewalk and outdoor recreation yards; cut lawn and shrubs, shovel snow and spread salt.
- Complete duties of supervisor as needed in their absence.

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.

The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. - Ensure professional and courteous services are provided at all times.

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.