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

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $48,601-$54,919.

Please note, the work location is a secure detention facility which operates 24 hours,7 days per week. Shift hours may include shifts overnight, Saturday, Sundays, and/or holidays. The shift assignments are based on the needs of the agency.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $48,601-$54,919.

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:

For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID#635816.

For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#635816. Click on the "Apply" button.

If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.