Senior Custodian -Provisional Appointment

The Senior Custodian oversees and participates in the cleaning, upkeep, and semi-skilled repair of school buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities may include:

Oversees and participates in cleaning and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
Directs custodial staff and inspects completed work.
Performs minor repairs and semi-skilled maintenance.
Assists with supplies, inventory, records, and building security.
Supervises and assists with snow and ice removal.
Performs related duties under the Head Custodian or school administrator.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of building operations and simple building maintenance; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to perform cleaning and minor maintenance tasks; ability to understand oral and written directions; dependability; thoroughness; good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and two (2) years of experience in building cleaning or maintenance activities; or
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in building maintenance and/or building cleaning; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience as indicated in a) and b) above.

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.