Custodial Assistant - (Multiple Positions)

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

Job summary

City College of New York is seeking a Custodial Assistant (multiple positions) to support cleaning operations across historic and modern campus facilities, including Shepard Hall and NAC. The role involves performing routine cleaning in laboratories, classrooms, corridors, and common areas.

There are no formal education requirements; on-site responsibilities include event setup, emergency coverage, snow removal, and safety compliance while maintaining a welcoming, safe environment for students

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and wax floors in offices, lobbies, corridors.
• Clean washbasins and toilet facilities.
• Wash walls by hand or with an electric machine.
• Scrub and wax floors with machines; polish surfaces.
• Vacuum rugs and clean upholstery.
• Dust and clean windows, blinds, and furniture.
• Replenish bathroom supplies.
• Sweep sidewalks and remove snow; wash sidewalks.
• Replace bulbs and fuses; assist with light maintenance.
• Attend a low-pressure heating plant; observe safety protocols.
• Report broken equipment; sort waste for recycling.
• Provide services for campus events and setup.

Job description

Custodial Assistant - (Multiple Positions)

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

Support custodial operations across the historic and modern CCNY campus, including facilities such as Shepard Hall, Marshak Hall, Steinman Hall, NAC, Aaron Davis Hall, the ASRC, CDI and other instructional and research facilities. Provides cleaning activities in highly specialized environments, including teaching laboratories, research laboratories, computer facilities, public assembly areas, and performance spaces. Support campus-wide response activities during enrollment periods, commencement ceremonies, emergency events, and high-profile campus functions.

Custodial Assistants will Provide services for events on Campus (Set-up for smaller student events), also coverage for larger private events on City College's campus grounds. Essential Staff for emergencies (Flood Coverage, Snow Removal).

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 $39,922

Incumbent Rate $41,163

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

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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 27, 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: 32787

Location: City College of New York