There is a difference between a janitorial service and a custodial service — and if you are managing an institutional facility in New York City, that difference matters.

Custodial services include the oversight, documentation, compliance reporting, and facility stewardship that institutions — schools, government buildings, nonprofits, healthcare facilities — are held to by their funders, regulators, and the communities they serve.

JC Cleaning Service provides commercial custodial services to institutional clients across all five NYC boroughs. We are MBE-certified, fully insured, and built to meet the documentation and accountability standards that government and institutional procurement requires.

Janitorial vs. Custodial: Understanding the Distinction

Institutional Cleaning Standards We Meet

NYC Department of Education Standards — Our custodial programs are designed to meet and exceed those standards, with cleaning logs available for review.

New York State Green Cleaning Law — We are fully compliant and can provide product certification documentation for any audit or procurement review.

NYC Department of Health Requirements — We maintain documented cleaning and disinfection protocols and provide them to clients on request.

OSHA and Workplace Safety Compliance — Our staff are trained in OSHA workplace safety standards.

Custodial Services for NYC Government and Institutional Procurement

JC Cleaning Service provides:

• Certificate of Insurance: general liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella coverage documentation
• MBE/MWBE Certification for diversity procurement requirements
• Written Scope of Work: detailed task lists, frequencies, and responsible parties
• Cleaning Logs: date-stamped documentation of services performed
• Product Certifications: EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal, or equivalent
• Staff Credentials: background check confirmations and training records

If your RFP has a checklist, we have answers for every line.

What a Full Custodial Program Looks Like

Daily Services: Classroom, office, and common area cleaning; restroom cleaning, disinfection, and restocking; cafeteria cleaning; trash and recycling removal; high-touch surface disinfection.

Weekly Services: Floor vacuuming with commercial-grade equipment; wet mopping of hard surface floors; stairwell and elevator cab cleaning.

Monthly Services: Detailed dusting of vents, ledges, and fixtures; restroom grout scrubbing; kitchen appliance cleaning.

Periodic/Seasonal Services: Floor stripping and waxing; carpet deep extraction; window washing; pre-opening and post-season deep cleaning.

Request a Free Custodial Assessment

Contact JC Cleaning Service to schedule your free custodial assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between custodial and janitorial services?

Janitorial services focus on routine daily cleaning tasks. Custodial services encompass a broader scope: cleaning, maintenance support, compliance documentation, and facility stewardship.

Are you qualified to bid on NYC government cleaning contracts?

Yes. JC Cleaning Service is MBE-certified, fully insured, and able to provide all documentation typically required for NYC government procurement.

Do you provide cleaning logs and documentation?

Yes. We maintain date-stamped service logs for all custodial accounts and provide them upon request.

Can you replace our existing in-house custodial staff?

We can supplement or fully replace an existing custodial program. We work collaboratively with facilities managers to ensure a smooth transition.

How quickly can you mobilize for a new account?

For most accounts, we can begin service within 5 to 10 business days of contract execution.

JC Cleaning Service provides commercial custodial services to schools, nonprofits, government facilities, and institutional clients across all five NYC boroughs.