EOC Custodial Assistant (Provisional) - Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a full-time EOC Custodial Assistant to maintain cleanliness and safety at the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, restrooms, and common areas while adhering to safety protocols. No formal education is required, and the role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plans

Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors using manual and electric equipment.
• Clean restrooms, washbasins, and fixtures; replenish supplies.
• Dispose of waste and sort recycling.

Job description

EOC Custodial Assistant (Provisional) - Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center

GENERAL DUTIES

• Under close supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning public buildings and their immediate grounds at an Educational Opportunity Center (EOC); performs related light labor.

• There is one 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 baskets 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 and high dusting of walls.

• Dusts and polishes furniture and metal work.

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

• Washes electric light fixtures.

• Replenishes bathroom supplies in toilets.

• Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow from sidewalks; washes sidewalks and lower portions 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

EOC Custodial Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The State University of New York, Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), located in downtown Brooklyn as part of CUNY-New York City College of Technology, provides tuition free academic and workforce development training to eligible New York State residents, providing a pathway to lifelong learning, college access and economic self-sufficiency. The BEOC welcomes applications for a full-time position as EOC Custodial Assistant.

The EOC Custodial Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment at BEOC. This position focuses on general cleaning and light labor tasks in classrooms, offices, common areas, and surrounding grounds, in accordance with union guidelines.

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, the Custodial Assistant will:

• Sweep, mop (wet/damp), scrub, and polish floors using manual and electric equipment.

• Clean restrooms, washbasins, and fixtures; replenish supplies.

• Clean walls, windows, mirrors, glass doors, and light fixtures.

• Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.

• Dust and polish furniture, blinds, metalwork, and high surfaces.

• Dispose of waste and sort recycling.

• Shovel snow and sweep sidewalks; wash building exteriors.

• Replace light bulbs and fuses.

• Report any broken or damaged equipment.

• Maintain custodial supplies and follow all safety and environmental protocols.

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: $38,712*

Incumbent: $39,548

*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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after May 26, 2025.

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

30334

Location

NYC College of Technology