Custodian

The East Rochester School District is recruiting a Day Shift Custodian.

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of our school building, supervising cleaning staff, and performing routine and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks.

Does related work as required, including but not limited to:

• Supervision of cleaners, including routine workload management, general and specific cleaning duties;

• Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties;

• Vacuums and shampoos, carpets and stuffed furniture;

• Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish;

• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies;

• Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment;

• Repairs furniture; Performs minor carpentry, mechanical, and related tasks; makes minor repairs to plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment;

• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, and unlocked in readiness for all activities;

• Checks operation of heating systems;

• Support grounds operations as needed;

• Ensures buildings are secure and utilize electronic security systems;

• Assists in unloading, moving, handling, and delivery of equipment, furniture, and supplies;

• Maintains building recycling program;

• Paint rooms and equipment;

• Maintains swimming pools;

• Assists with setting up and tearing down athletic contests and special events, as well as general policing of facilities during such events;

• Inspects and monitors facility cleanliness and level of presentation;

• Exercises sound judgment in taking corrective action as necessary;

• Reports facility repair and emergency issues to supervisor;

• Effectively utilizes communication tools, including but not limited to email and computerized maintenance management software.

This position includes a complete medical and dental package, paid leave time, and membership in the NYS retirement system. The employee reports directly to the Director of Facilities.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work.

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care; working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes; ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Civil Service Title: Custodian

Job Number: Cust2627