Housekeeping Aide Jobs in Rosedale, NY (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $51,561.00 - $58,264.00.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FILE FOR, TAKE AND PASS THE NEXT EXAMINATION FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CUSTODIAN WHEN IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED.
PLEASE VISIT: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.
The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.
DYFJ directly operates two secure detention facilities for Juvenile Delinquents, Juvenile Offenders and Adolescent Offenders whose cases are pending in Family Court or the Youth Parts in Supreme Court: Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn and Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, where youth receive comprehensive services including medical, dental, mental health care, and education.
Under immediate supervision, Housekeeping Aides perform work of ordinary difficulty in the area of institutional housekeeping and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Clean floors, offices, classrooms, youth's housing areas, locker rooms, lounges, stairs, hallways, entrance ways, bathrooms, porter closets, laundry room, storage areas, windows, water fountains, furniture, miscellaneous fixtures and all program service areas
- Polish metal, clean walls and remove graffiti
- Sweep, mop, strip, wax and polish floors
- Vacuum and shampoo rugs
- Responsible for sanitation, garbage collection and disposal
- Move or transport furniture, equipment and other institutional material such as records and supplies
- Load, unload, check off and store supplies; issue and replenish supplies in housing areas and other areas
- Pick up and deliver housing area linen; pick up, wash, dry, fold and return the youth's clothing
- Maintain grounds, perimeter sidewalk and outdoor recreation yards; cut lawn and shrubs, shovel snow and spread salt
- Complete duties of supervisor as needed in their absence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #715697.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CUSTODIAN - 80609
Qualifications
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have three years of satisfactory experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" above.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III and IV candidates must have four years of satisfactory experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.