Custodian

CustodianPerforms routine building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Does related work as required. This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed according to a well-established routine. An incumbent may be responsible for the cleanliness and minor maintenance in a small school building or work under supervision of a higher ranking employee at a larger school. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Cleaners or other subordinate staff.Typical work activities include:Sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing floors.Washing walls, windows, and blackboards, cleaning erasers, and performing other cleaning duties.Cleaning lavatories and locker rooms and replacing soap and towels.Dusting desks, woodwork, furniture, and other equipment.Making minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows, window shades, locks, faucets, heating system, and other equipment.Emptying wastebaskets, collecting, and disposing of rubbish.Keeping simple clerical records.Mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, raking leaves, removing snow and ice from walks and driveways, and performing a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned.Operating an oil or gas fired low-pressure steam, hot water, or hot air heating system.Operating a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, food, and mail.Receiving, moving, and storing incoming school supplies.Arranging chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building.Performing a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics include:Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently.Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school building heating equipment.Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.Ability to get along well with others.Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.Thoroughness.Dependability.Good moral character.Good physical condition.Minimum qualifications include:One (1) year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities.Special requirement: If the position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver's License at time of application is required.Cayuga County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered for this position, please submit resume and cover letter at the time of application. A professional reference check will be required prior to a formal offer of employment. Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.