Custodian

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Schenectady City School District is seeking a Custodian for routine manual work involving efficient cleaning and maintenance tasks. The role requires independent judgment and may involve supervising subordinate personnel.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have six months of experience in related trades like cleaning or maintenance. This position is provisional and will require candidates to pass a civil service exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent diploma.
• Six months of experience in building maintenance or related trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks for municipal buildings.
• Supervise cleaning and maintenance personnel.
• Carry out minor repairs including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways.
• Maintain records and reports of work performed.

Skills

Building cleaning practices

Operation of low-pressure boilers

Supervisory skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backpack vacuums

Floor buffers

Gas powered equipment

Ladder

Snow blower

Job description

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Role of Custodian

This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of semi‑skilled cleaning and maintenance tasks for municipal buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. General supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities and Expectations of Custodian

• Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs; requires painting of entire rooms
• Climbing ladders; hanging white boards; removal of black boards
• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs; requires use of backpack vacuums, auto scrubbers, floor buffers
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment; requires operation of a Genie for dusting and cleaning higher surfaces; moving large pieces of furniture and equipment
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures; requires use of ladder; ability to carry large quantities of cleaning products
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings; required to strip and seal floors; removal and replacement of all furniture in rooms during refinishing
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish; responsible for carrying bags of rubbish up and down several flights of stairs; must be able to dispose of large/heavy pieces of rubbish into a dumpster
• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways; requires the ability to use large snow blower; shoveling snow of off walkways and roof top and other locations as necessary
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks; requires use of manual clippers and gas powered equipment; use both push and riding mower
• Delivers packages and messages; requires lifting and carrying heavy items (upstairs included)
• Checks operation of clocks and bells; need to climb ladder (up to 12 feet in height)
• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs; requires moving and carrying traffic cones to wherever is needed on district property
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of buildings; requires break down and set up long; stacking and moving of chairs and risers; move several pieces of furniture to the correct design
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels; requires using a ladder (up to 12 ft); must be able to use equipment/change bulbs while on a ladder
• When assigned to night or weekend duty, polices buildings and boiler rooms; requires the ability to monitor all parts of a building, including stairwells, basements and top floors as needed; good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to use supplies and equipment efficiently; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Senior Custodian

• Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment
• Good knowledge of the operation of low‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to plan and lay out work
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Eligibility

NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located. This position is a provisional civil service appointment and applicant must meet civil service requirements including residency in Schenectady County. Successful candidates are required to take civil service exam when offered.

Minimum Qualifications

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
(B) Six months of experience in building maintenance or cleaning, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or other trades work.

EEO Statement

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.