CITY CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT

The candidate will perform various mail room related duties such as the following: receive, process, and deliver incoming and outgoing mail and other lightweight parcels or packages to department field locations in all five boroughs on foot or by public transportation; record and maintain certified and express mail logs; prepare packages for transmittal; sort and process all agency mail; answer telephones and take messages; perform related duties.

Minimum Qual Requirements

Qualification Requirements

1. There are no formal educational or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

Preferred Skills

Preference given to candidates possessing significant previous experience working in the mail room of a large private organization or city agency; strong understanding of the NYC subway and bus systems helpful; strong organizational and interpersonal skills desired

To Apply

Job Description

The Division of Administration Bureau of Operations/District Operations has an opening for a City Custodial Assistant to perform and manage the day to day operational activities at the Bushwick Health Center.

They will direct all aspects of custodial and maintenance of the facility.

Attend to emergencies as well as spearhead the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under general supervision, the candidate will perform the following:

• Direct all aspects of custodial and maintenance of the facility
• Attend to emergencies as well as spearhead the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager.
• Sweep, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned areas.
• Serve as a Fire Safety Director; attending to FDNY citation for building violations.
• Order janitorial supplies.
• Empty waste baskets and disposes of refuse.
• Vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Replaces bulbs and fuses.
• Perform shoulder high and high dusting of walls.
• Polishes furniture and metal work.
• Maintain lawns and shrubs, operating a low pressure heating system.
• Enforce safety requirements and protecting 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.
• Assure proper heat, maintenance of pneumatic controls, ejector pits and other electrical or plumbing problems.
• Attend to building emergencies as they arise.

Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal educational or experience requirements.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Preferred Skills
• Certified as a Fire Safety Director.
Additional Information
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:

Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license.

• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.

• Current Resume.

• Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone).

Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.

If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.

Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

“FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL”
To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 456081.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.