Custodial Assistant (Multiple Positions)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Tax-Deferred Savings

Job summary

The City University of New York, Lehman College, seeks a Custodial Assistant to perform routine cleaning duties in public buildings and grounds. This 3:00pm–12:00am shift requires 100% in-person work and a strong commitment to safety and cleanliness.

There are no formal education requirements; medical and physical requirements are set by University management. The position offers a full-time salary with comprehensive benefits and a 13% salary suppression for the first 24 months.

Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements.
• There are certain medical and physical requirements as established by University management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES

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

GENERAL DUTIES

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

• 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

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Important Note

Essential Personnel Role

Work Shift 3:00pm-12:00am

The position requires mandated overtime.

100% In-Person

• Shifts may be subject to change based on the needs in the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no formal education or experience requirements.

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

Compensation

New Salary: $39,922

Incumbent: $41,163

• This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

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

Review of resumes immediately; until positions are filled

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: 32765

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time