"Custodial Assistant -Physical Plant Services"

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

Reporting to the Principal Custodial Supervisor, the Custodial Assistant with be responsible for working the evening shift which is between 3:00pm - 11:30pm Monday - Friday. This classification is considered essential personnel for campus emergencies.

The mission of Physical Plant Services (PPS) is to provide a campus service experience for student, staff and visitors that promotes a clean, optimized physical environment and a seamless service delivery model that leverages on and off campus and contract providers to ensure superior management, service and stewardship while promoting auxiliary revenue generation.

We are responsible for the operation and maintenance of all campus buildings. We provide the following services:

• Custodial
• Landscaping
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Trash/Recycling
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Grounds Keeping
• Plumbing
• Locksmith
• Campus Renovation Projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal education or experience requirements.

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

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes a clean and sanitary environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend and lift objects from the floor
• At least 1 year of prior experience a plus

COMPENSATION

New Hire $39,922*
Incumbent: $41,163
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only. This salary does not reflect the recent contractual agreement between CUNY and DC37.

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

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
• Click on "Employment"
• Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
• Search for Job Opening ID number 29380

Click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.

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