Custodian - Second Shift

The Niskayuna Central School District has an opening and is now accepting applications for a probationary Custodian - Second Shift.ASSIGNMENT: 12 months per year; 40 hours per week.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of semi-skilled cleaning and maintenance tasks for municipal buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. General supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs;

Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;

Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;

Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;

Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;

Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;

Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks;

Operates a coal or oil low pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;

Delivers packages and messages;

Checks operation of clocks and bells;

Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;

Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of buildings;

Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;

When assigned to night or weekend duty, polices buildings and boiler rooms;

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports;

Performs a variety of related tasks as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to use supplies and equipment efficiently; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Job QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR(B) Six months experience in building maintenance or cleaning, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or other trades work.This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment. Candidates must currently hold this title or be reachable on the civil service list when available. If a list is not available, this will be a provisional appointment and the successful candidate must take the appropriate civil service examination and be reachable.Position Start Date:04/17/2024Application Deadline:04/16/2024Civil Service Title: CustodianJob Number: 23-229 Repost2