CUSTODIAN

Overview

PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT - 12 Months 6:30AM – 3:00PM

Hiring Under The Help Program Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement. This temporary program allows for a waiver of Civil Service Examinations for certain titles, in an effort to get qualified candidates quickly into vacant positions.

EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM

• Incumbents will be granted competitive class status upon approval of Civil Service Rule XII - Certification for Appointment once incumbent has successfully completed six (6) months of service and completion of QIE - Qualified Incumbent Examination
• NO written examination is required
• MUST meet minimum qualification of the position for which they are applying and any other conditions of employment

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine building cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks; does related work as required. Assumes duties as assigned by building Principal, Sr. Custodian, Directors and Administration.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a head custodian, school principal or other superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment.

Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
  Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
  Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
  Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
  Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;
  Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;
  Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks;
  Assumes responsibility for the care of the American Flag;
  Delivers packages and messages;
  Checks operation of clocks and bells;
  Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;
  Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building;
  Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
  Paints rooms and equipment; repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs;
  Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to follow oral and written directions; willingness to do custodial and other manual tasks;

thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and school staff.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of building cleaning or maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.