Senior Custodian - Second Shift

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niskayuna Central School District is seeking a probationary Senior Custodian for the Second Shift at Iroquois Middle School. This 12-month position involves maintaining a medium-sized school building, including cleaning, heating, and basic repairs, under supervision.

Responsibilities include supervising cleaning staff, operating and inspecting building systems, and ensuring safety protocols. Experience in trades or cleaning/maintenance is required; candidate may be asked to work additional

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a trades role (carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic).
• Two years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation of heating systems (steam, hot water, or hot air).
• Performs and supervises cleaning activities.
• Assigns tasks and instructs staff in supplies and equipment.
• Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs.
• Varnishes desks and paints lavatories, fire escapes, doors.
• Inspects boiler system for defects and makes repairs.
• Requisitions supplies as required.
• Checks fire alarm system and refills extinguishers.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Trade experience

Cleaning & maintenance

Job description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Senior Custodian - Second Shift.

ASSIGNMENT:

IroquoisMiddle School; 12 months per year; 40 hours per week.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position involves responsibility for the proper cleaning, maintenance, and heating of a medium-sized school building. Work is performed in accordance with general instruction and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Supervises the operation of, or operates, a low pressure steam, hot water, or hot air heating system;
• Performs and supervises cleaning activities;
• Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment;
• Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building repairs;
• Supervises or participates in the cleaning and maintenance of boilers;
• Inspects boiler system for defects and makes necessary repairs;
• Varnishes desks and chairs and paints lavatories, fire escapes, and doors;
• Requisitions supplies as required;
• Checks fire alarm system to insure proper operation in an emergency;
• Refills fire extinguishers;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A. One year of experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic or other trades work; OR
• B. Two years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work;
• C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where thejob is located.