Custodian (PT / NYHELP Program)

Mohawk Valley Community College

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Valley Community College is seeking a part-time Custodian for its Facilities and Operations Department. This role involves manual work focused on efficient and economical building cleaning and minor maintenance tasks, performed according to a routine. The incumbent may be responsible for a small building or work under supervision in a larger one, potentially overseeing cleaners or helpers. The position is part of the NY HELPS program, temporarily waiving the civil service examination requirement, with appointees transitioning to competitive class status.

Requirements

Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school building heating and ventilation equipment.
Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs, and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to get along well with others.
Willingness to perform custodian and other manual tasks.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR One (1) year of experience in building cleaning or minor building maintenance activities or other work of a similar nature. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes walls, windows and blackboards, cleans erasers, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties.
Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms.
Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture, and other equipment.
Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows, and window shades, locks, faucets, heating system, and other equipment.
Empties waste baskets, collects, and disposes of rubbish.
Replaces soap, towels, light bulbs, and other supplies.
Keeps simple clerical records related to cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, removes snow and ice from walks and driveways, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
Receives, moves, and stores incoming school supplies.
Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school buildings.
May operate oil or gas fired low-pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system.
May operate a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, food, and mail.
May maintain, set up and tear down athletic fields for athletic events.
May operate a computer to receive, maintain, manage and disperse information as required.
Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.