Head Custodial Worker

Scarsdale Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated Head Custodial Worker vacancy at Scarsdale Middle School.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Director of Facilities, the Head Custodian is responsible for managing the building's cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair operations. The position also includes supervising Custodial Workers, Cleaners, and Substitute Cleaners, along with performing other related duties as assigned. Additionally, the Head Custodian will demonstrate:

• thorough knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment;
• good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and ventilating equipment;
• working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices of one or more skilled trades;
• the ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail, and applications such as BMS, School Dude (work order/facilities scheduling/inventory system);
• thorough knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and security in the workplace and public buildings;
• thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision;
• the ability to prepare reports;
• the ability to get along well with others, demonstrating good judgment, dependability and initiative;

This is a Westchester County, Competitive Class, Civil Service position. All candidates must either currently hold permanent status in the title of Head Custodial Worker, or be reachable on the current WC Head Custodial Worker list. For further information go to

Mon-Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm

Scarsdale Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is as committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace and encourages all qualified candidates who meet the applicable Civil Service requirements to apply.

• Assigns tasks to Custodial Workers, Cleaners and Substitute Cleaners and supervises their work through verbal and written commands, and computer based programs.
• Supervises the maintenance and operation of heating and ventilating systems.
• Makes periodic inspections of maintenance activities to see that they are being performed according to best practice.
• Inspects work being performed by private contractors.
• Requisition s, receives, stores, and distributes building cleaning supplies.
• Prepares work schedules and keeps time records.
• Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on.
• Takes part in interviews and recommends the hiring of subordinate personnel.
• Trains and instructs Custodial Workers and Cleaners in building cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Maintains liaison between teaching staff and Custodial Workers.
• May undertake readings of school district's water system meters i.e. consumption, ultraviolet intensity, and monitor and clean equipment as required.
• May assist with custodial, maintenance and repair work, as required.