Facilities Custodian & Fire Safety Lead (Remote)

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking a City Custodial Assistant to support operations for city facilities across all five boroughs. The role involves cleaning, safety compliance, and basic maintenance to ensure safe and sanitary public spaces.

You will perform janitorial tasks, monitor building equipment and assist with emergencies, with eligibility for City benefits and a strong commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
• There are certain medical and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned areas.
• Serve as a Fire Safety Director; attend to FDNY citations for building violations.
• Order janitorial supplies.
• Empty waste baskets and dispose of refuse. Vacuum rugs and carpets. Replace bulbs and fuses.
• Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls. Polish furniture and metal work.
• Maintain lawns and shrubs; operate a low pressure heating system.
• Enforce safety requirements and protect the building and grounds from vandalism.
• Inspect interior and exterior of assigned building daily, including boilers, elevators and related equipment.
• Replace broken window and door glass.
• Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork flooring, walls, electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
• Ensure proper heat, maintenance of pneumatic controls, ejector pits and other electrical or plumbing problems.
• Attend to building emergencies as they arise.

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking a City Custodial Assistant to support operations for city facilities across all five boroughs. The role involves cleaning, safety compliance, and basic maintenance to ensure safe and sanitary public spaces.

You will perform janitorial tasks, monitor building equipment and assist with emergencies, with eligibility for City benefits and a strong commitment to public service.