Head Custodian

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le District Scolaire Central de Niskayuna recherche un Head Custodian probationnaire pour superviser les opérations de nettoyage et de maintenance sur le site d'Iroquois Middle School. Ce poste de 40 heures par semaine exige une expérience antérieure en gestion et en maintenance, et est soumis aux exigences du Service Civil du comté de Schenectady.

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience en tant que menuisier, plombier, électricien ou mécanicien, dont un an en supervision.
• Trois ans d'expérience en nettoyage et maintenance avec un an en supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise les opérations et la maintenance du système de chauffage.
• Inspecte régulièrement les bâtiments et les terrains.
• Gère le travail de nettoyage et maintenance effectué par des entrepreneurs externes.

Job description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Head Custodian.

ASSIGNMENT: Iroquois MiddleSchool; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This position involves responsibility for supervising a variety of custodial, maintenance and heating operations of a large school building or a number of smaller school buildings and related facilities. The incumbent is under general supervision of a Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds or another superior with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of tasks. General supervision is exercised over a number of Senior Custodians, Custodians and other maintenance and cleaning staff. The incumbent does related work as required.

The position of Head Custodian is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Dusts chairs, tables desks and other furniture;
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of the heating system;
• Makes regular inspections of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance procedures and makes recommendations for improvements or new equipment;
• Inspects and otherwise exercises control over maintenance work performed by outside contractors;
• Checks to insure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities;
• Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and work done;
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance activities when necessary;
• Reports any acts of vandalism or breakage to proper authorities;
• Requisitions and dispenses custodial and maintenance supplies;
• Generates work requests;
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPEN COMPETITIVE:

1. Two years of experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic or other trades work, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
2. Three years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above

PROMOTION:

1. Six months permanent status as a Senior Custodian or twelve months permanent status as a Custodian.