Head Custodian - Provisional (opens in new window/tab)

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Custodian to ensure the cleanliness and safety of facilities. This role involves supervising custodial operations, leading a team, and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Join a dedicated team committed to providing a clean and welcoming space for the community. If you are passionate about facility management and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience in building maintenance is required.
• Previous experience in a custodial or maintenance role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily custodial operations to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Inspect facilities and ensure proper cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed.
• Lead and train custodial staff in safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Personal computer

Job description

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Openings as of 3/21/2025

Head Custodian - Provisional JobID: 1965

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  3/18/2025
• Location:
  Multiple Locations - Facilities
• Closing Date:
  05/18/2025

Head Custodian - Provisional
Applicants - Please note that it is required that you are either on an active competitive list or have the qualifications to be provisional in that title.

Position Function
Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Business Manager and School Principal, to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance inspections of custodial employees.
• Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.
• Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
• Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Evaluates custodians areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of Support Services.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
• Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Maintains records relating to employees' time, performance and overtime list.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Works with school principals or designee developing work orders.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
• Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required.

Work Schedules
Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School or Vocational School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous successful experience in building management/maintenance capacity or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Non-discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it 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 or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall 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. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358,[e-mail], and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360,[e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination;0110 Sexual Harassmentand0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website:www.nassauboces.org.Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call 646-428-3900, or fax [phone], or TDD 800-877-8339 or [e-mail] or file form athttp://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call 1-800-669-4000, or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or fax [phone] or [e-mail]. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY) or [e-mail], complaint forms may be sent directly [e-mail] or faxed to 718-741-8322.