Custodial Worker 2nd Shift

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES is seeking a detail-oriented custodian for the second shift at the Johnstown campus in New York. The role involves cleaning to high standards and minor maintenance tasks, with supervision as needed.

The position starts on November 1, 2026 and is full-time. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of janitorial experience, be reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years cleaning/janitorial experience preferred.
• Resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors and stairs; dust desks and fixtures.
• Wash windows, walls, boards and sinks.
• Empties waste baskets and disposes rubbish.
• May perform grounds keeping tasks and snow removal.
• Assist in heating system operations and minor repairs.
• Deliver mail/packages and arrange furniture for events.

Skills

Cleaning practices

Willingness to perform routine tasks

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HFM BOCES has an opening for an eager, service-focused individual to work independently and in a team environment to ensure high standards of cleanliness on campus. This position has an anticipated start date of November1, 2026. This full-time Second Shift position (2:30 -10:30pm) is located at the main campus,2755 St. Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a Custodian or other supervisor. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative but not exhaustive):

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes if rubbish;
• May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned;
• Assists in the operation of oil, gas or coal-fired low-pressure heating systems, including firing and removing ashes;
• Delivers mail and packages;
• Places and removes traffic safety signs;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of the building;
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
• Paints rooms and equipment and assists in doing minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks;
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Thoroughness;
• Dependability.

Benefits: Full-Time Pay Rate = $35,163.10 annually. Competitive Health Insurance, Vacation and Retirement benefits through the New York State Retirement plan are included.

Fulton County Civil Service

This is a Non-CompetitiveCivil Service position.Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years building cleaning/janitorial experience preferred.

Residency Requirement

You must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.

BACKGROUND SECURITY CHECK

Formal job offer/selection is contingent on the ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: