Position Title

Rate of Pay

Custodial Assistant

$19.21/hour

Department

Work Location

Facilities

On-site

Reports to

Work Schedule

Director of Facilities

Sunday – Wednesday

FLSA Status

Position Classification

Non-exempt

Full-Time, Non-Supervisory, Union Eligible

Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people — children, teachers, and families — by offering innovative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives.

NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by our inclusive, research-derived approach to STEM learning and engagement called Design, Make, Play. The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play — open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight — are the ingredients that invite broad participation in STEM and make engagement and learning irresistible. Through this transformative model for STEM exploration, NYSCI engages a broad community of learners in STEM by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people’s play. NYSCI has approximately 95 full-time and over 135 part-time and casual staff members.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The New York Hall of Science seeks a skilled Custodial Assistant to join its dedicated Facilities team. Custodial Assistants are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds, ensuring an overall positive experience for visitors and staff. Custodial Assistants work under close supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty in cleaning public buildings and their immediate grounds; performs related light labor duties; performs related work.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples of typical tasks, include:

• Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies and other assigned floor areas
• Cleans wash basins 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 baskets and disposes of refuse
• Vacuums rugs and carpets
• Dusts, and removes and cleans Venetian blinds
• Performs shoulder high and high dusting of walls
• Polishes furniture and metal work
• Cleans mirrors and glass in bookcases and doors
• Washes electric light fixtures
• Replenishes bathroom supplies in toilets
• Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow from sidewalks; washes sidewalks and lower portions 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
• Other related duties, and responsibilities, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• There are no formal education or experience requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility: Must be able to move about the building to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, such as trash bags, cleaning supplies, and equipment
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, including operating cleaning machinery and equipment
• Reaching and Bending: Must be able to reach overhead and bend down to clean high and low areas, including windows, floors, and furniture

BENEFITS

NYSCI strives to be an inclusive place to work. We work to foster multiple voices and perspectives, empower staff as problem solvers, and support professional growth for all.

The New York Hall of Science also offers generous benefits and perks for all regular full-time employees. These currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits

• Pension plan and 401k plan

• Free life insurance coverage

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• 13 paid holidays off

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free onsite parking

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your resume and cover letter through our online careers page.

Interview Process

• Introductory Phone Interview
• Virtual Interview with Hiring Committee
• Final-round on-site interview

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, the Museum will only be able to contact those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and work experience best fit the requirements of the position.

No phone calls or faxes please.

The New York Hall of Science is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We support a drug-free workplace.

If there are preparations, we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.