Custodian II

Syracuse City School District•United States,

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a dedicated Custodian II to join their team. This role involves responsibility for supervising and participating in routine cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks within a school building. The Custodian II will oversee subordinate personnel engaged in building cleaning and maintenance, working under the general supervision of a higher-level custodian or administrative superior. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and on-the-job inspections. This position carries a 24-hour responsibility.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of maintenance and cleaning methods and equipment typically used in custodial work.
Good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of heating and ventilating equipment.
Good knowledge of the basic principles involved in making semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, painting, plastering, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
Good knowledge of the techniques and methods of supervision involving planning, scheduling, and assigning work.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to interact and work well with building occupants and others.
Two (2) years of custodial work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in cleaning (custodial) and two (2) years of work experience in semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks such as minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
Must pass a fingerprint-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Promotion: Two (2) years of permanent competitive class status in the title of Custodian 1.

Responsibilities

Assigns, participates in, and supervises the work of subordinate employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Inspects building, grounds, and equipment for safety and cleanliness; performs routine inspections of school building property, belongings, or inventory as directed by superiors and reports on findings.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of fan and ventilation systems, sump pumps, emergency generators, and hot water heaters by checking belts, replacing filters, assisting in major repairs, and routine cleaning.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of boilers, air compressors, and air conditioning equipment by turning them on and off, checking gauges, changing filters and belts, and routine cleaning.
Requisitions, receives, and distributes cleaning supplies.
Maintains work schedules and time records.
Receives and handles complaints and various special requests from principals and teachers.
Supervises and participates in minor maintenance and repair on floors, walls, and ceilings of all types, including painting.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of floors by dust mopping, wet mopping, stripping, vacuuming, waxing, buffing, and refinishing including all types, i.e., hardwood, tile of all kinds, terrazzo, concrete, marble, and carpeted.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair on doors, locks, light fixtures, outlets, sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, windows, and related equipment.
Maintains and repairs equipment used in all phases of maintenance and cleaning activities.
Maintains an inventory of cleaning and custodial supplies.
Inspects and otherwise maintains fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.
Removes trash and performs emergency cleanups.
May shovel snow and salt walks.
May mow lawns, trim grass, cut shrubs, and perform other minor landscape maintenance.
May mark athletic fields and maintain outdoor athletic equipment and playgrounds.
May maintain swimming pool equipment.
May arrange for special use of building as directed by school use agreements.
May monitor spending against budgeted funds for cleaning and custodial supplies/equipment.
May be responsible for scheduling and ensuring that custodial shifts and operations are covered during absences.