Custodian - Yorktown Central School District : Job Details

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian Date Posted: 9/10/2024 Location: O&M Date Available: 09/24/2024 Closing Date: Until filled Salary: Compensation to commensurate with experience and workmanship as per contract agreement (Salary Range: $51,000 to $55,000) Opening: As soon as possible Location/hours: TBD, A.M. shift - 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; Monday - Friday / Full-time with benefits YCSD Custodian requirements: Experience in building cleaning and maintenance work for school buildings. Experience in operating building systems, i.e. plumbing, electrical and HVAC preferred. Must be able read and follow oral or written instructions in English. Ability to work well with others. CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION - CUSTODIAL WORKER GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, the duties of this class involve the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning. Duties may involve the performance of maintenance activities and minor repair tasks. This work is performed according to a well-established routine. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers and/or Cleaners. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) Sweeps, mops and waxes floors; washes walls and windows, dusts and performs other cleaning duties; Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment; Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms and replaces soap or towels; Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of refuse; Moves and arranges chairs, tables and other furniture or equipment; Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of a swimming pool by checking temperature, chlorine levels, vacuuming; Assists with heavy work in kitchen and cafeteria; Checks windows and doors to see that they are closed and locked when proper; May make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment; May undertake routine maintenance tasks related to building operating systems, i.e.; changing filters, etc.; May perform grounds keeping activities such as cleaning snow, mowing lawns, raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and general grounds maintenance such as clearing litter and debris; May act as monitor before and after school and in cafeteria; Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently; familiarity with the operation and maintenance of heating systems; 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 directions; willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: (a) five (5) years' experience in cleaning and/or two (2) years' experience in grounds maintenance work; or (b) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing experience sufficient to indicate the ability to do the job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check. School Districts J.C.: Non-Competitive Job Class Code: S430