Custodian - Middle School

There is a vacancy for a Custodian - Full-Time (12-Month) night shift (2:30-11:00pm). This is a competitive Civil Service position which requires the applicant to be on a current Civil Service List for Custodian, or be able to complete the required examination.

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, corridors, entrance ways and sidewalks.
• Dust desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors.
• Clean and mop lavatories and locker rooms and replace soap or towels.
• Help set up areas for activities and tear down after.
• Change light bulbs.
• Make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment.
• Empty wastebaskets, collect and dispose of rubbish.
• Wash windows.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
• Assist in the operation of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system.
• Receive, move and store incoming school supplies.
• Arrange chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building.
• Perform a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by Building Services Supervisor, Senior Custodian, Building Principal or Director of School Facilities & Operations.

• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school building heating equipment.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
• Thoroughness.
• Dependability.

Position is Full-Time, 12-Month

Applicable benefits pursuant to current CSEA contract.

• One year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities or combination of experience and training.
• Physical condition commensurate with demands and expectations of such position.