Assistant Head Custodian

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking an Assistant Head Custodian to schedule and oversee custodial duties. Responsibilities include managing the operation of heating, air conditioning, and ensuring schools are maintained for events.

Qualified candidates should have two years of experience in related fields and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role is vital for upholding cleanliness and operational standards in school facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building cleaning, maintenance, or repair.
• Experience in trades such as plumbing, electrical, or carpentry is preferred.
• Commitment to supporting equity and inclusion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns cleaning and custodial work.
• Supervises heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.
• Plans and participates in building cleaning activities.
• Arranges equipment for special events.
• Checks that buildings are ready for activities.

Skills

Building cleaning

Maintenance

Supervisory skills

Time management

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Head Custodian

Brief Description

The work involves responsibility for scheduling, planning, and directing the work of custodial staff. Supervises the operation and maintenance of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems in compliance with regulations. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Custodian, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings and facilities up to approved standards or cleanliness and operation. Working supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate custodial staff. The incumbent may be assigned overall responsibility for ensuring that all school buildings are properly heated, maintained and ready for all regular or special events that occur. Does related work as required.

Location

DeWitt

Anticipated Start Date

6/22/2026

Posting Dates

6/12/2026- Until Filled

Number of Vacancies

1

Hours per Day

40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: building cleaning, maintenance or repair, building construction or in a building trade, i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.

Typical Work Activities

• Schedules and assigns cleaning and custodial work to subordinate personnel;
• Supervises the operation and regulation of heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems;
• Plans, supervises and participates in building cleaning and maintenance activities;
• Arranges and sets up equipment needed for special event, and regular day to day activities as needed;
• Checks to ensure that school buildings are properly heated, cleaned, lock, unlocked, and in readiness for all regular activities or special events;
• Orders inventories and supplies with approval of Head Custodian;
• Keeps time records for maintenance and cleaning personnel; Performs groundskeeping activities such as removal of snow and ice, mowing lawns and raking leaves, and keeping grounds free of litter and debris

Salary Range

$20.44 Based on the 25-26 EA salary grid, a new contract is currently in negotiations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.