Custodial Worker

Custodial Worker

Position Title

Custodial Worker

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$17.51 hr.

Job Description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: Custodial Worker

Brief Description: Complete daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, and bathrooms, dust mopping, wet mopping, garbage and recyclables removal, dusting, stripping and waxing floors and routine cleaning responsibilities, as directed by the immediate supervisor. Prepare set ups for school events. Ability to complete tasks independently.

Location(s): District Wide

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting Dates: 10/20/2025-Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Hours per Week: 40

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Must be eligible for appointment as a Custodial Worker by Civil Service (

Civil Service Requirements:

• Working knowledge of materials and equipment used in the cleaning of buildings including solvents and other chemicals; ability to operate a variety of equipment relative to cleaning activities including dry and wet vacuums, carpet cleaners and floor strippers/buffers; ability to read labels and instructions relative to the safe use of chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to effectively work with and serve a diverse local community; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront | Step by step Guide (

Internal EA Applicants can send their letter via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront

In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:

• Create a RecruitFront profile ( : If it's the first time applying to ICSD

• Create an Application ( : Checkmark School Related Personnel Only!

• Apply to Job Posting ( : After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting

Salary Range: $17.51 hr. in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement (

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job Category

Custodial/Grounds/Maintenance

Job Location

District Wide

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