Custodian Position 2:30 - 11:00pm

Hudson City School District; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson City School District is seeking a Custodian for the Buildings & Grounds Department to perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance under supervision.

Work is Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day, 2:30–11:00 p.m. Duties include sweeping, mopping, washing windows, dusting, and basic repairs; snow removal may be required.

Applicants must have at least one year of cleaning experience and be able to read and write; start ASAP. Rate of pay is per contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• One year of building cleaning experience.
• Candidate must carry a custodial appointment or appear on an official Civil Service list.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Washes windows and polishes furniture.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles.
• Collects paper and rubbish.
• Mows lawns, cultivates trees and shrubs, and performs other grounds tasks.
• May operate heating system.
• Makes minor repairs to building, equipment and furniture.
• Oil and grease mechanical equipment.
• May direct traffic in front of a school.
• Heavy lifting (kitchen supplies).
• Assist in snow removal around building areas.

Skills

Reading and writing

Oral instruction following

Janitorial tasks

Thoroughness

Dependability

Physical condition

Job description

Announcement ofVacancy

Custodian Position

Location: Buildings & Grounds Department

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday/8 Hours per Day - 2:30- 11:00 p.m.

Rate of Pay: per contract (Budget Code1621-160)

Requested Start Date: ASAP

The Hudson City School District offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap.

We welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.

CUSTODIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is routine manual work, which requires efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. The work is done under general supervision on routine and recurring assignments. However, specific instructions may be received for each new or unusual assignment. The work is occasionally reviewed by inspection when complaints are received. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITI S: {ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Sweeps and mops floors;
• Washes windows and polishes furniture;
• Dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles;
• Collects paper and rubbish;
• Mows lawns, cultivates trees and shrubs, and performs other ground tasks;
• May operate heating system;
• Makes minor repairsto building, building equipment and furniture;
• Oiland greasemechanical equipment;
• May occasionally direct traffic in front of a school;
• Heavy lifting (kitchen supplies);
• May be required to assist in snow removal around the building areas;
• Perform such other specific duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently;
• Ability to understand and to follow oral instructions;
• Willingness to perform janitorial tasks;
• Thoroughness and dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and write.
• One year of building cleaning experience.
• Candidate for this position must either carry a custodial appointment or appear on an official Civil Service list.