Position Title

Head Custodian - Calkins Road Middle School

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$37,780 plus benefits

Job Description

The Pittsford Central School District is looking for a Head Custodian for Calkins Road Middle School. This is a 12-month, 260 days a year, Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm position. The position is a supervisory custodial/maintenance position responsible for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of the building or other types of facilities. The successful candidate will report directly to, and work under the general supervision of, a higher level staff member with considerable leeway, allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in keeping the building and equipment up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. General supervision is exercised over lower level staff such as Cleaners, Laborers, and Custodians. Does related work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed)

• Supervise and schedule the work of subordinates
• Conduct inspections of maintenance activities to ensure they are performed according to regulations
• Maintain an inventory of supplies
• Assist with maintenance and custodial work as necessary
• Ensure basic security of buildings (ex. windows, doors, roof hatches are secure)
• Maintain records on maintenance work performed and equipment
• Conduct monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and playgrounds (and related equipment)
• Conduct daily routine inspections (ex. takes readings) of areas/equipment such as fan rooms, boilers, walk-in coolers/freezers, and swimming pools (leaks, pumps etc.)
  Review time cards
• Inspect work performed by contractors
• Supervise the maintenance of grounds where applicable

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough 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 schedule the work of maintenance and custodial staff
• Supervisory ability
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment
• Ability to paint and make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks
• Ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, or Safety Data Sheets
• Good judgment
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

 

Civil Service Title

Cleaner

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

• (A) Two (2) years of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities; OR,
• (B) One (1) year of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities, plus one (1) year of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience as a skilled worker in either the carpentry, plumbing, painting or electrical trade; OR,
• (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Where education is below the minimum specified above, additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. College level training may not be substituted for the required work experience.

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.

 

Application Procedure

Please apply online

Job Category

Maintenance/Custodial

Job Location

Calkins Road Middle School

Additional Information