Facilities Custodian & Building Caretaker

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a Custodial Assistant at Kingsborough Community College to perform routine cleaning of public buildings and surrounding grounds under supervision. The role involves damp mopping, dusting, waste disposal, and basic equipment operation across classrooms, offices, and restrooms.

No formal education or experience are required; medical and physical requirements apply as determined by university management.

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.
• 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.

Job description

The City University of New York is seeking a Custodial Assistant at Kingsborough Community College to perform routine cleaning of public buildings and surrounding grounds under supervision. The role involves damp mopping, dusting, waste disposal, and basic equipment operation across classrooms, offices, and restrooms.

No formal education or experience are required; medical and physical requirements apply as determined by university management.