Head Custodian

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is seeking a Head Custodian for an afternoon shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM). The role supervises cleaners and custodians, manages building cleanliness and maintenance, and coordinates supplies, equipment, and basic repairs.

The position requires supervision of staff, familiarity with floor care tasks, and the ability to respond to requests. A valid driver license is often required by similar postings and the civil service title applies.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum qualifications for the Civil Service title of Head Custodian.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus either two years of cleaning/maintenance experience or one year plus one year skilled trade experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodians, cleaners and custodial workers and assigns work/shifts.
• Inspects custodial activities to ensure standards are met.
• Oversees cleaning, trash removal and use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Performs minor repairs to lockers, doors, windows and hardware.
• Monitors HVAC system and makes adjustments as needed.
• Keeps records and reports on supplies used and activities performed.
• Participates in snow and ice removal from roads and sidewalks.

Skills

Supervision of custodial staff

Cleaning and maintenance

HVAC checks

Records and reporting

Snow/ice removal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Experience in building cleaning and maintenance

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

PAY SCALE: $23.00 - $28.00 /Hour, based on experience

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE(S): Head Custodian (Competitive)

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM -11:30 PM. Occasional overtime may be required

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a supervisory custodial/maintenance position responsible for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of school buildings or other types of facilities. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a higher level staff member with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in keeping buildings and equipment up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. General supervision is exercised over lower level staff such as Cleaners, Laborers, and Custodians.

This position involves supervision of maintenance and cleaning activities for a building (or buildings) and related systems. Duties include assigning and overseeing the work of maintenance and cleaning staff. Work is performed under general direction of higher-level staff, with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in keeping buildings and equipment up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. This class is distinguished from Custodian by the level of responsibility, supervision over subordinate staff, and independent action. Direct supervision is exercised over subordinate employees. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Assigns and supervises the work of custodians, cleaners and/or custodial workers, including work schedules, vacations, etc;;

Makes periodic inspections of custodial activities to ensure that work is performed according to established standards;

Oversees all aspects of cleaning and removal of trash;

Familiarity with floor stripping, waxing, carpet extraction and other relevant cleaning tasks and equipment;

Participates in custodial and maintenance work when necessary;

Makes minor repairs to lockers, window shades, doors, windows, and hardware;

Performs checks on HVAC system and makes adjustments as needed

Receives and handles complaints and a variety of special requests;

Assists directors, administrators, or other higher level staff in building related duties;

Requisitions, receives, inventories, and distributes building cleaning supplies, cleaning chemicals, paper products, soap, cleaning tools & equipment, etc;;

Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities performed;

Supervises and participates in the removal of snow and ice from roads and sidewalks;

Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet the minimum qualifications for the Civil Service title of Head Custodian;

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities; OR,

One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities, plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled workman in either the carpentry, plumbing, painting or electrical trade.

Special Requirement:

If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid Class D driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.