Custodian Full Time

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning and semi‑skilled repair and maintenance tasks for a public building or an assigned section. The employee may be assigned to any town facility on any given day, reports to a Head Custodian, Building Maintenance Foreman, Labor Foreman, or other higher‑level staff, and may supervise lower‑level staff such as Custodial Assistants, Light Laborers, and Cleaners.

• Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts and performs other cleaning duties
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and furniture
• Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies
• Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment
• Performs minor carpentry, mechanical and related tasks
• Makes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment
• Checks that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked in readiness for all activities
• Checks the operation of heating systems
• Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally maintains grounds
• Ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems
• Assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies
• Maintains building recycling program
• Paints rooms and equipment
• Cleans and polishes vehicles and equipment

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; knowledge of building surfaces and proper care; working knowledge of tools, terminology and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes;

ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Custodians work 40 hours per week, eight (8) hours per day, with two consecutive days off. Normal workweek is Monday through Friday; employees may be assigned to a non‑normal workweek to cover one or more weekend days and/or B or C shift with a shift differential.

FLSA Classification:
Non‑exempt

Send an application to Department of Human Resources, 1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617, or apply online ndequoit.gov/jobs, or email lmosley.

• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders)
  • Frequent lifting
  • Frequent bending, twisting and standing
  • Exposure to working in an office environment and outdoors in all‑weather conditions
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments as required
• Residency Requirement: Town residents will be given priority.