City Custodial Assistant, Bureau of Operations

Bureau of Operations, District Operations Unit is seeking to hire two City Custodial Assistant to manage the day-to-day operational activities at their District Health Centers. Selected candidate 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.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Under general supervision, the candidate will perform the following:

• Sweep, damp mops, and wet mops, office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned areas.
• Order janitorial supplies.
• Empty waste baskets and disposes of refuse. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Replaces bulbs and fuses.
• Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls.
• Polish furniture and metal work.
• Wash electric light fixtures.
• Clean mirrors and glass in bookcases and doors.
• Maintain lawns and shrubs, operating a low-pressure heating system.
• Enforce safety requirements and protecting the building and grounds from vandalism.
• Replace broken window and door glass.
• Wash walls by hand with a brush or by using an electric machine.
• Attend to low pressure heating plant.
• May occasionally operate an elevator, move furniture or act as a watch person.
• Attend to emergencies.

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 (
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• 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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CITY CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - 90644

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
• There are certain medical and physical requirements.

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 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.