CUSTODIAN

Probationary appointment: 12 months. Schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Hiring under the HELP Program (Emergency Limited Placement), which allows a waiver of Civil Service examinations for certain titles to quickly fill vacant positions. Employees hired under this program will be granted competitive class status upon approval of Civil Service Rule XII—Certification for Appointment after successfully completing six months of service and passing the Qualified Incumbent Examination. No written examination is required, but candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the position and any other conditions of employment.

About the Role

Performs routine building cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, with duties assigned by the building Principal, Senior Custodian, Directors, or Administration.

This role involves routine manual work focused on the efficient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independence, and may include overseeing subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture, and other equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures.
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings.
• Empties waste baskets, collects, and disposes of rubbish.
• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways.
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs other groundskeeping tasks.
• Handles the care of the American Flag.
• Delivers packages and messages.
• Checks operation of clocks and bells.
• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs.
• Arranges chairs, tables, and other equipment for special use of the school building.
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels.
• Paints rooms and equipment.
• Makes minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Repairs furniture.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and the ability to use them efficiently and economically.
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and school staff.
• Thoroughness, dependability, and good physical condition.

Qualifications

One year of building cleaning or maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.