School Custodian & Maintenance Supervisor

Bethlehem Central School District; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethlehem Central School District seeks a supervisory custodian for Elsmere Elementary School in Delmar, NY. The role oversees cleaning and maintenance, assigns tasks, and directs a small team to keep the building ready for daily activities.

The position involves semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance work, along with record keeping and reporting on supplies used. Strong leadership and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically.
• Ability to follow moderately difficult oral and written directions.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to lead and supervise the work of others.
• Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
• Thoroughness; Dependability; Good judgement

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in all building cleaning activities; Assigns tasks to subordinates, gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment, and checks to see that the assignments are carried out; May perform a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building maintenance tasks; May supervise and participate in a variety of grounds keeping activities; Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities; Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on; Consults with supervisor regarding unusual maintenance problems and make recommendations concerning the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.

Job description

Bethlehem Central School District seeks a supervisory custodian for Elsmere Elementary School in Delmar, NY. The role oversees cleaning and maintenance, assigns tasks, and directs a small team to keep the building ready for daily activities.

The position involves semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance work, along with record keeping and reporting on supplies used. Strong leadership and reliability are essential.