Head Custodial Worker (Greenvale School), Probationary

Head Custodial Worker, Probationary

The Eastchester School District is seeking an individual with a strong background in custodial/maintenance work, a great work ethic, and good supervisory skills to fill the probationary position of Head Custodial Worker at the Greenvale School. This is a twelve month, competitive position, subject to a 52-week probationary period.

Responsibilities:

• Assign custodial staff personnel to cleaning and maintenance tasks and supervises their work
• Supervise the maintenance and operation of heating and ventilation systems
• Makes periodic inspections of maintenance activities to see that they are being performed according to best practice
• Inspects work being performed by private contractors
• Requisitions, receives, stores, and distributes building cleaning supplies
• Prepares work schedules and keeps time records
• Keep records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on
• Participates in hiring of subordinate personnel
• Liaison between teaching staff and Custodial Workers
• May undertake readings of school district's water system meters
• Expected to perform custodial, maintenance and repair work on a daily basis, as required
• May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments
• Will support building-level emergency response plans and participate in security, safety, pandemic and other committees as needed
• May be assigned to other duties as required by the Superintendent

Requirements:

• In order to be considered, candidates must either hold the title or have successfully passed the required civil service examination for the title of Head Custodial Worker, and be reachable on the corresponding list of eligibles
• Strong knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment
• Working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of one or more skilled trades
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Strong knowledge of the operation of heating systems (including steam and hot water boilers), air conditioning and ventilating equipment
• Must be honest, thorough, dependable and take initiative
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position
• Either: (a) three years of experience in building cleaning, maintenance, and repair activities; or (b) one year of experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities and two years of experience in the field of carpentry, painting, electrical working, plumbing, heating or ventilating repair work; or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience

Employment Terms: 12 month probationary position if eligible for transfer or reachable on the corresponding eligible list or provisional, which requires successfully passing the required Civil Service exam for the job title. Hours: 6:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. hours may vary depending on school/district needs. The workweek is 40 hours, 8 hours per day Salary: Range: $60,131 - $81,166, step placement is contingent upon prior experience.