Custodial Assistant Hourly (5 positions) - 500074

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

City University of New York seeks a Custodial Assistant at Kingsborough Community College. The role involves cleaning public buildings, offices, floors, restrooms, and common areas under supervision. You will perform basic labor tasks and support campus safety practices.

Position pays $19.12–$19.72 per hour, non-exempt, with benefits as described. Closing date: October 8, 2026. Report to the Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds or designee.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience requirements.
• Medical and physical requirements as established by University management.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop floors in offices, toilets, and corridors.
• Clean washbasins and toilet facilities; wash walls by hand or machine.
• Scrub and wax floors; hand-scrub stairs and landings.
• Empty waste baskets and dispose of refuse; vacuum rugs and upholstery.
• Dust window coverings, furniture, and mirrors; clean lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies; sweep sidewalks and remove snow as needed.
• Replace bulbs and fuses; assist with moving furniture and watch duties.
• Report broken equipment and observe safety and environmental health precautions.

Job description

Custodial Assistant Hourly (5 positions) - 500074

GENERAL DUTIES

Under supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning public buildings and their immediate grounds; performs related light labor.

There is no Assignment Level for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned floor areas.

• Cleans washbasins and other toilet room facilities.

• Washes walls by hand with a brush or by using an electric machine.

• Scrubs floors with an electric machine; waxes and polishes floors.

• Hand scrubs stairs and stair landings.

• Empties waste basket and disposes of refuse.

• Vacuums and cleans rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.

• Dusts and removes and cleans window coverings such as blinds.

• Performs shoulder high dusting of walls.

• Dusts and polishes furniture and metal work.

• Cleans mirrors and glass in bookcase, doors, and restrooms.

• Washes electric light fixtures.

• Replenishes bathroom supplies in toilets.

• Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow from sidewalks; washes sidewalks and lower portion of buildings with brush and hose.

• Replaces bulbs and fuses.

• Attends a low pressure heating plant.

• May occasionally operate an elevator, move furniture, or act as watch person.

• Reports broken equipment.

• Observes safety and environmental health precautions as directed.

• Puts up safety warnings and/or stanchions for wet floors or other areas for limited access during cleaning.

• Sorts refuse for recycling.

• Cleans small kitchens and/or coffee service areas.

CONTRACT TITLE

Custodial Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Custodial Assistant Hourly will report to the Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds or his/her designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal education or experience requirements.

There are certain medical and physical requirements as established by University management.

COMPENSATION

New Hire Rate-$19.12 an hour

Incumbent Rate- $19.72 an hour

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CLOSING DATE

October 8, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID:

32746

Location:

Kingsborough Community College