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Building Service Attendant

Manhattan, NY

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of cleanliness and ...

Building Service Attendant

New York, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of cleanliness and ...

Building Service Attendant, 38th Street

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant, 38th Street. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of ...

Building Service Attendant, Cobble Hill

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant, Cobble Hill. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of ...

Building Service Attendant - 38th Street

New York, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant - 38th Street. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of ...

Building Services Attendant

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Building Service Attendant Night Custodian / Janitor Are you a hard-worker who would enjoy working in a beautiful, remodeled facility in a stately setting? Do you take pride in your work, and like ...

Part Time Building Services

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $17.75/hr

Building Service Attendant Full Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25-$17.75 depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Building ...

Part Time Building Services

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $17.75/hr

Building Service Attendant Full Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25-$17.75 depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Building ...

Part Time Building Services

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $17.75/hr

Building Service Attendant Full Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25-$17.75 depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Building ...

Building Service Attendant, 38th Street

New York, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of cleanliness and ...

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How much do building service attendant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for building service attendant in the United States is $16.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Building Service Attendants?

Building Service Attendants are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of buildings such as offices, schools, hospitals, and public facilities. Their duties typically include cleaning floors, restocking supplies, removing trash, performing minor maintenance, and sometimes assisting with event setup or security. Building Service Attendants play a key role in ensuring that facilities are welcoming and hygienic for all occupants and visitors.

What is the difference between Building Service Attendant vs Janitor?

AspectBuilding Service AttendantJanitor
CredentialsMay require cleaning certifications or safety trainingTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentCommercial buildings, offices, hospitals, schoolsSimilar environments, often in schools, offices, and public facilities
Employer & IndustryProperty management, facilities servicesCleaning service companies, facilities maintenance
Job DutiesCleaning, maintenance, minor repairs, safety checksCleaning, trash removal, basic maintenance

Both Building Service Attendants and Janitors work in similar environments and perform cleaning tasks. However, Building Service Attendants often have additional responsibilities like minor repairs and safety checks, and may require specific certifications. Janitors typically focus solely on cleaning and trash removal without formal certifications. The roles are used interchangeably in some settings, but Building Service Attendant roles tend to be broader in scope.

What are some common challenges faced by Building Service Attendants, and how can they be addressed?

Building Service Attendants often face challenges such as maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas, managing multiple tasks during busy periods, and handling unexpected maintenance issues. Effective time management and prioritization are key to staying on top of daily responsibilities. Communication with supervisors and team members helps ensure that urgent matters are addressed promptly, and ongoing training can help attendants stay updated on best practices and safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Building Service Attendant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Building Service Attendant, you need a strong understanding of cleaning procedures, maintenance tasks, and safety protocols, often accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment (such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners), chemical handling, and basic building management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills help ensure smooth operations and positive interactions with building occupants. These skills are important to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, directly impacting the satisfaction and health of those who use the facility.
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Infographic showing various Building Service Attendant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 98% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $34,656 per year, or $16.7 per hour.
Building Service Attendant

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


NYU Langone Health rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 246 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the maintenance of an approved level of cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the areas assigned within the Medical Center.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintains established safety and infection control guidelines. Follows established departmental safety guidelines when using equipment and moving furniture; utilizes proper body mechanics. Requests assistance when lifting or moving items too large or too heavy. Wears gloves at all times and follows established infection control procedures. Washes hands frequently (Infection Control Guidelines), prevents cross contamination. Advises supervisor of any hazardous conditions in the area. Posts appropriate wet floor signs and takes other actions to prevent accidents caused by wet floor as designated by departmental policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Sweeps, mops, vacuums, collects trash, polishes floors using buffing/burnishing machines, performs high dusting, spot washes and doors as needed, removes marks, cleans and makes beds, spot wall washing. washes toilets, cleans furniture, empties trash receptacles, cleans Venetian blinds and shades , radiators, railings, stairways, lights, vents, doors, removes and hangs cubicle and shower curtain. Uses of ladder for door frames and cleans picture frames. Washes porters closets, equipment, and replenishes cleaning supplies. Uses telephone and pager for Bed Tracking.
  • Should be proficient in the operation of the computer Bed Tracking System and a pager for receiving discharges to be cleaned and reporting completed discharges. Knowledgeable in the Bed Tracking program. Performs 7-Cleaning Steps for each patient room daily and provides discharge cleaning as required. Specifically, performs dusting, spot wall washing, damp wiping of environmental surfaces using bleach and/or hospital approved disinfectant cleaner. Sweeps and mops floor, disinfects bathrooms and restocks supplies. Empties and re-lines trash containers. Removes finger marks from walls, doors and any other surface. Performs high dusting as scheduled/required. Uses germicidal cleaner for disinfecting all items in toilets. Knowledge in hospital safety, specifically RACE, PASS, chemical and trash safety, MSDS, HIPPA and all infection control protocols. Picks up and disinfects with appropriate solution area soiled by blood, body fluids including feces on any surface.
  • Consistently maintains adequate supplies throughout daily work day. Typically is in control of all tools and equipment needed to perform daily tasks. Performs a complete and thorough cleaning of area assigned (as per work assignment/schedule) in accordance with departmental procedures and Supervisors instructions. Empties trash receptacles and disposes of trash properly, washes (interior/exterior) if necessary, and replace clean poly-liners as required. Sweeps hard floor surfaces with sweeping tools, moves all necessary items to make floor lint/dirt-free; uses clean dust mops. Mops hard floor surfaces with the appropriate germicidal/bleach solution, clean water and mop head; move all necessary items to make floor lint/dirt free; changes mopping solution regularly.
  • Vacuums all carpeted area thoroughly; removes spots from carpet using a carpet spotter, moves all items necessary to vacuum entire carpeted area. Polishes floors using burnishing machines. Uses proper burnishing solution and buffing pads. Moves all necessary items to burnish entire floor; ensure that floor has a shine after buffing with Burnisher. Removes as many marks from floor as possible. Sweeps floor after burnishing. Washes all beds from discharges and places clean linen on beds neatly. Sets up discharge rooms for admission according to specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Must be able to communicate and understand simple directions in English. Must be able to read MSDS & chemical labels.

Preferred Qualifications:
One to two years experience cleaning in a Health Care environment preferred but not required.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.61 - $24.61 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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