Custodian - NYS HELPS - Dodge Elementary

Williamsville Central School District•East Amherst, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The NYS HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited placement Program Statewide) is a NYS program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job. This position involves responsibility for the cleaning, care, and upkeep of a school site, buildings, or an assigned section thereof in a suburban school district. Work duties include routine cleaning tasks and semi-skilled recurring repair and maintenance.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in commercial cleaning practice or general building maintenance including experience in any one (1) of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V. and A.C. Systems, Plumbing; OR Five (5) years of experience in commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance, including experience in any one (1) of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V. and A.C. Systems, Plumbing; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
Possession of a valid Class 5 New York State's driver's license at the time of appointment.
Good knowledge of commercial cleaning practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair practices and procedures related to buildings, its fixtures and operating equipment.
Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances.
Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs.
Ability to operate plumbing, electrical, hearing, ventilating and air conditioning systems following established procedures.
Ability to use various cleaning equipment and products.
Working knowledge of ground maintenance.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend stretch for long periods of time.
Ability to set up and climb ladders or scaffolds.
Ability to supervise a small staff.
Ability to cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves and maintain grounds.
Thoroughness, dependability, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of cleaning, including mopping floors, washing walls, ceilings and windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing rubbish, etc.
Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, and repairing window coverings; unplugging toilets, traps and sinks; replacing faucet washers, repair and adjust flush valves; replace blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.
Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment used in this work.
Operates hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems and performing routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment, such as replacing filters, periodically cleaning equipment and fire box to insure efficient operation, replacing or adjusting thermostats and related controls.
Replenishes lavatories, cleaning and other supplies.
Supervises lower level custodial personnel in cleaning and care activities.
Reports damages or needed maintenance repairs requiring a higher level repair capability.
May be required to serve as watch attendant.
May set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.