Position Title

CUSTODIAN

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Support Staff Contract plus benefit package

Job Description

Location:  Bush Education Center

Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 8 hours per day (hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), 12 months per year

The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here:

• Supervises and participates in all building cleaning activities
• Assigns tasks to subordinates, gives instructions on the use of building cleaning supplies, materials and equipment, and checks to see that assignments are carried out
• Operates or checks the operation of oil, gas or coal-fired heating systems
• Receives and handles complaints and a variety of special requests from principals and teachers, as well as the public
• May be required to supervise and participate in a variety of ground-keeping activities
• Supervises and participates in the removal of snow and ice
• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, secured, and unlocked in readiness for all activities
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels
• Consults with superior regarding unusual maintenance problems and makes recommendations concerning the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment
• Keeps simple activity records
• Other duties as assigned

 

Civil Service Title

CUSTODIAN

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive Civil Service position.  The selected candidate must possess this title or be among the top three of the current binding Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List for this title.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; or one (1) year of building cleaning or maintenance experience.
• Good interpersonal skills; good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically; ability to make minor masonry, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and HVAC repairs 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; exhibits good interpersonal skills and working relations with staff, students, supervisor, contractors and the public; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment

 

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Proof of the highest level of education
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

                                                    

Job Category

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; BUSH EDUCATION CENTER

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