CARETAKER J

Caretaker (HA)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Sweep and mop public building spaces, basement areas and stair halls. 2. Remove snow and encumbrances; spread sand and salt over icy pavements; wash windows and walls of public spaces. 3. Light and clean incinerators; service air pollution and compactor equipment; collect garbage; put out garbage containers containing incinerated, compacted or raw garbage; take in garbage cans. 4. Clean ramps, drains, roofs and canopies; polish and wax as required; change light bulbs including those in lampposts; move, lift and carry heavy objects and materials. 5. Clean grounds and vacant apartments as required. 6. Perform general gardening work, including cutting lawns, trimming hedges, transplanting, reseeding, and spreading fertilizer and topsoil. 7. Check for elevators that are not operating properly; report all housing violations, emergencies and acts of vandalism.

Additional Information 1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. CARETAKER (HA) - 90645

Minimum Qualifications There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

Job ID 780473 Posted until 06/03/2026 Title code 90645 Civil service title CARETAKER (HA) Title classification Labor-3 Business title CARETAKER J Entry-Level Job level 00 Number of positions 1 Work location BMA1 Building Operations & Maintenance