Custodian

This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either be a current custodian, currently active on a Custodian Civil Service list or meet minimum qualifications to sit for exam.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.
HOURLY RATE: $20.39 - $28.55 commensurate with experience
HOURS OF WORK: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position
BUILDING: West Carthage Elementary

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;
• Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
• Polishes furniture and brass;
• Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;
• Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;
• Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;
• May clear snow and ice from walks;
• Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;
• May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;
• Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;
• Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Attachment(s):
• CUSTODIAN (1).pdf