Custodial Assistant,Multiple Positions - Facilities Management

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

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION DETAILS

In addition to the duties and qualifications outlined herein, it should be noted that this position is subject to the following:

• Position is required to perform work at all seven (7) college locations as required.
• Position is designated as 'Essential Personnel?, which requires the employee to report to work during emergencies even when the college operations are suspended and as directed by the college management.
• Position is subject to the shift assignment which may change from time to time in accordance with the needs of the college as determined by their supervisor.

The shifts available are: 2:30 pm - 11 pm and 10:30 pm - 7 am.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal education or experience requirements.

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