Head Custodian I - Provisional

Applicants must have sat for the 02/07/2026 exam to be eligible for this position.

About the role

Supervises all cleaning and maintenance activities in a school building or a large public library. The role involves supervising subordinate personnel and maintaining building and equipment cleanliness standards. Employees in this class are responsible for a school building with less than 1,000 pupil population or fewer than 10 custodial employees, or a large public library.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to cleaners, custodians, and maintainers and supervises their work.
• Supervises building operations during school events.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of a low pressure boiler, hot air furnace, or hot water boiler heating system.
• Makes periodic inspections of maintenance activities.
• Maintains records of time and material usage and prepares progress reports of ongoing activities.
• Requisitions, receives, and distributes building cleaning supplies.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of an air conditioning system.
• Assists with maintenance and custodial tasks, as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices of the skilled trades.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and inspect the work of custodians, cleaners, and maintainers.
• Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to prepare reports, either orally or in writing.

Qualifications

Two years of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities, including one year supervising both custodial and maintenance personnel.

Possession of an appropriate class, valid driver license, issued by the State of New York may be required.

Note: Six months of satisfactory experience as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, painter, mechanic, or steam firer may be substituted for one year of the non-supervisory building cleaning and maintenance experience outlined above.

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM