Custodian - Provisional

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks a Custodian for the 3pm-11pm shift to perform cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance in a school building or area. The role under supervision includes minor repairs, painting, and supervising cleaners during events.

Two cited paths of qualification include one year of building cleaning/maintenance experience or six months in related trades, with Nassau County criteria. Attention to safety and ability to follow directions is required; candidates must meet Civil

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
• Two additional items may be listed here but kept as separate bullets in the original; preserved text
• Six months of satisfactory experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, steam firer, or other related maintenance work.
• One year of satisfactory experience as a Cleaner in a Nassau County school district.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and makes minor repairs to heating system.
• Repairs furniture, replaces locks, and makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Paints rooms and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, washes walls, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties.
• Supervises operation of school building during school events.
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies.
• Empties wastebaskets and disposes of rubbish.
• May cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves, etc.
• May operate a heating system - low pressure steam boiler, hot air furnaces, or hot water boilers.
• May direct traffic for protection of school children.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

have the qualifications to become a provisional hire; you will be required to take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service.

Performs cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in a school building or an assigned section thereof; performs related duties as required.

CUSTODIAN

Hours: 3pm-11pm

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

You must have the qualifications to become a provisional hire; you will be required to take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service.

Performs cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in a school building or an assigned section thereof; performs related duties as required.

Complexity Of Duties

Under general supervision, work includes semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks in addition to routine cleaning activities, and may include supervision of Cleaners. This position does not perform skilled maintenance tasks nor supervise skilled maintenance personnel.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Cleans and makes minor repairs to heating system.
2. Repairs furniture, replaces locks, and makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
3. Paints rooms and equipment.
4. Sweeps, mops, washes walls, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties.
5. Supervises operation of school building during school events.
6. Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies.
7. Empties wastebaskets and disposes of rubbish.
8. May cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves, etc.
9. May operate a heating system - low pressure steam boiler, hot air furnaces, or hot water boilers.
10. May direct traffic for protection of school children.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Considerable knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a heating system.
3. Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Sufficient physical strength to perform strenuous custodial activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• One year of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance work;
• Two (2) additional items may be listed here but kept as separate bullets in the original; preserved text

or2.Six months of satisfactory experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, steam firer, or other related maintenance work;

or3.One year of satisfactory experience as a Cleaner in a Nassau County school district.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.