Senior Custodian (NYHELP Program)

About the role

The Senior Custodian is responsible for the supervision of cleaning, maintenance, and heating activities of a building or buildings. The incumbent in this position has charge of all custodial work. Work is performed in accordance with general instructions and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision is exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs and supervises cleaning activities;
• Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use and safety requirements of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment;
• Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building repairs;
• Requisitions and insures proper use of supplies;
• Operates a computer to receive, maintain, manage, and disperse information as required;
• May supervise or participate in the firing of steam boilers;
• May clean or supervise the cleaning of boilers and fires;
• May inspect or monitor boiler system for defects and/or problems;
• May make necessary boiler system repairs and/or notify appropriate persons concerning needed repairs.

Requirements

• Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of operating low pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; working knowledge of computer operation and computer programs; ability to plan and lay out work; ability to supervise the work of others; dependability; manual dexterity.
• Qualifications:
• Either:
• (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND two (2) years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work, or experience in any of the standard mechanical or construction trades;
• (B) Three (3) years of experience, as outlined in (A) above

Qualifications

• Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of operating low pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; working knowledge of computer operation and computer programs; ability to plan and lay out work; ability to supervise the work of others; dependability; manual dexterity.
• Qualifications:
• Either:
• (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND two (2) years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work, or experience in any of the standard mechanical or construction trades;
• (B) Three (3) years of experience, as outlined in (A) above

Skills

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Benefits

N/A

Pay

$39,915

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm