Custodian I/Disinfection Tech

Program: Business Services Office


Location: 400 West Ave


Position: Custodian-I/Disinfection Tech (C-SHIFT)


Hours: 37.5 hrs / 52 wk


Salary Range: $15.00


Salary Grade: 14


Summary of Responsibilities:


Custodian-I/Disinfection Technician positionis also responsible for the safe and efficient deployment of the Agency's enhanced cleaning and disinfectant services. This position will regularly perform specific disinfectant & sanitation tasks to ensure the environmental health and safety of assigned Agency facilities, both internally and externally.


Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required. Minimum of (3)yrs work experience in janitorial maintenance, environmental health and/ or safety position is required
• Familiar with State and Federal/OSHA/National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health regulations.
• Knowledge of custodial maintenance and personal safety standards preferred; familiarity with OSHA guidelines and certification in general maintenance and/or related safety areas is required.
• Requires satisfactory verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to follow and respond satisfactorily to detailed instructions
• Requires strong demonstrated knowledge of custodial practices, procedures and equipment.
• Requires knowledge of proper safety precautions for usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies used in custodial work; must have demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques for proper storing of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requires direct cleaning/maintenance ability and experience at comparable organizations/facilities; must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of proper methods, techniques, on using materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial/maintenance/disinfecting/maintenance work.
• Ability to use cleaning disinfecting materials, equipment and methods safely, efficiently and according to pre-determined standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and training directly related to Covid-19 and other infectious viruses/disease control (i.e. origins, factors, pandemics, etc.) is a plus; knowledge of infection prevention/intervention and risk-reduction practices aimed at reducing transmission of germs, contaminants, etc. that may contribute to infectious facility conditions is extremely helpful.
• Prefer knowledge of established disinfection/sanitation practices, procedures and standards; familiarity and experience with standardized equipment, supplies and terms used in the disinfection/sanitation process (i.e. PPE, fogging, spraying, concentration, contact times, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions for usage of disinfecting, sanitizing products, chemicals and supplies used in disinfecting work is a plus; knowledge of methods proper storing of special disinfecting equipment, materials and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance methods and equipment used for care of floors/stairs, carpets, furniture, walls and building fixtures is required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual lifting; and requires ability to move and lift heavy objects- fifty pounds.
• Ability to work scheduled hours; flexibility to work overtime/ varying hours and shifts as assigned
• Bi-lingual capabilities English/Spanish is a plus
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and have access to reliable transportation
• Ability to pass P.E.; Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Certain custodial positions of ABC Dept. may be required to receive and maintain a full clearance from the Justice Center of New York and the Office of Children and Family Services that allows them unsupervised contact with children. Any prospective or current employees who has an indication of child abuse maltreatment or neglect, or who cannot be left unsupervised with children, may not be hired or retained.


The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It has not intended to be a complete listing of all the miscellaneous incidental or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations .