Order#: NY1501942 Custodian

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. The work involves responsibility for the condition of a public building or an assigned section of a building. You may be assigned to any Town facility on any given day. This position differs from Head Custodian by performing more hands-on work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Head Custodian, Building Maintenance Foreman, Labor Foreman, or other higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over lower-level staff such as Custodial Assistants, Light Laborers, and Cleaners. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts and performs other cleaning duties; Vacuums and shampoos carpets and furniture; Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish; Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies; Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment; Repairs furniture; Performs minor carpentry, mechanical and related tasks; Makes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment; Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked in readiness for all activities; Checks the operation of heating systems; Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally maintains grounds; Ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems; Assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies; Maintains building recycling program; Paints rooms and equipment; Cleans and polishes vehicles and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care; working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes; ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work. If you are appointed, you will be required to have, and maintain, a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders) Frequent lifting Frequent bending, twisting and standing Exposure to working in an office environment, and outdoors in all-weather conditions Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments as required

HOURS OF WORK: Custodians work 40 hours per week, eight (8) hours per day, with two consecutive days off. Normal workweek is Monday through Friday, however you may be assigned to a non-normal workweek to cover one or more weekend days and/or B or C shift with a shift differential. CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: Competitive: Candidates must be currently eligible for appointment from the current Civil Service list for Custodian, or in the event of no list or an invalid list, must meet the minimum qualifications above for a provisional appointment.* (*The term provisional means that you will be required to take the next Civil Service examination for this title, and place among the top three (3) candidates on the examination list in order to be eligible for permanent appointment.