Custodial Worker

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K‑8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre‑K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Locations will vary depending on availability.

Performs routine manual work involving building cleaning and general labor tasks. Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class does routine manual work requiring efficient performance of repeated building cleaning tasks. All work is reviewed and specific instructions are given on each new assignment by a superior. This position involves no supervision. Does related work as required.

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, sweeps, and polishes floors.
• Utilizes manual cleaning tools and mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and mechanized floor cleaners.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Washes windows, blinds, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures.
• Periodically cleans and washes various high areas such as ceiling light fixtures and room ventilation apparatus.
• Moves desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment from place to place as directed and prepares building facilities for organizational activities and special events.
• Changes light bulbs and makes minor adjustments to light fixtures.
• Changes filters on HVAC equipment and makes minor adjustments.
• Collects and disposes of paper and rubbish.
• May operate and clean refuse incineration equipment.
• Refills soap, toilet tissue and paper towel containers.
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks, transports supplies to proper areas, assists in the handling of bulky or heavy articles.
• Washes outside windows, polices outside property to keep free from trash and refuse.
• Cuts grass, rakes grass and leaves and maintains landscaped areas.
• Clears snow and salts walkways, driveways and parking areas.

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment commonly used in custodial work.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of this position.

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This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The working hours for this position will vary based on location, but will be a night shift similar to 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM. These hours are subject to modification.

The current hourly rate for this position is $20.10 per hour per the Unit 6 contractual agreement. This pay rate includes a $0.75 per hour differential for night hours.

• All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on the Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title.
• This position requires a minimum education level of High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• The ideal candidate will have municipal cleaning experience, in a unionized setting.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint‑based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.

City Residents are encouraged to apply!

The Onondaga County Civil Service job description can be viewed by clicking here.