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Custodian - Substitute

Job in City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listing for: ReNEW Schools
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance, Janitor, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Syracuse

Job Title

SUBSTITUTE - Custodian

Type of Position

Classified

Reports To

Head Custodian, Director of Facilities

Position Purpose

To provide students, staff and visitors with a safe, attractive and sanitary environment inside and outside of the facility.

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
  • Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
  • Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs
  • Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
  • Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
  • Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
  • Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
  • During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
  • If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb; spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
  • Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
  • Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
  • Demonstrate a commitment to work
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
  • Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
  • Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to plan and organize work.
  • Skills in human relations.
  • Demonstrates aptitude for cleaning, minor mechanical repair and good work habits.
  • Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board
  • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, each with hands and arms: climb or balance.

    The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Work

    Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, workplace hazards (possibly of cuts, bruises, dirt, odors,etc.)

    and temperature variations if working outside.

    Terms

    Substitute Position

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