Senior Custodian (NYHELP Program)

Mohawk Valley Community College

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Custodian (NYHELP Program) Location: Utica, NY Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month This position is part of the NY HELPS program, which temporarily waives the civil service examination requirement. Individuals appointed through this program will transition to competitive class status without needing to take a future exam. Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Senior Custodian in our Facilities and Operations Department. The Senior Custodian is responsible for the supervision of cleaning, maintenance, and heating activities of a building or buildings. The incumbent in this position has charge of all custodial work. Work is performed in accordance with general instructions and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision is exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities. Incumbent performs related work as required.

Requirements

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of operating low pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; working knowledge of computer operation and computer programs; ability to plan and lay out work; ability to supervise the work of others; dependability; manual dexterity.
Either: (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND two (2) years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work, or experience in any of the standard mechanical or construction trades; OR (B) Three (3) years of experience, as outlined in (A) above
Note: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

Responsibilities

Performs and supervises cleaning activities
Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use and safety requirements of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment
Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building repairs
Requisitions and insures proper use of supplies
Performs a variety of custodial activities as required
Operates a computer to receive, maintain, manage, and disperse information as required
May supervise or participate in the firing of steam boilers
May clean or supervise the cleaning of boilers and fires
May inspect or monitor boiler system for defects and/or problems
May make necessary boiler system repairs and/or notify appropriate persons concerning needed repairs