Senior Custodian - 2nd Shift
Work Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a dependable and experienced Senior Custodian for the 2nd shift to oversee cleaning operations and custodial staff at [School Name]. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly school facility while providing leadership and support to evening custodial team members. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, hands-on experience in custodial services, and the ability to work independently and effectively supervise others.
Civil Service Job Description
Classification: Competitive
This position involves responsibility for the proper cleaning, maintenance, and heating of a medium-sized school building. Work is performed in accordance with general instruction and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities. The incumbent does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Supervises the operation of, or operates, a low-pressure steam, hot water, or hot air heating system;
- Performs and supervises cleaning activities;
- Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment;
- Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building repairs;
- Supervises or participates in the cleaning and maintenance of boilers;
- Inspects boiler system for defects and makes necessary repairs;
- Varnishes desks and chairs and paints lavatories, fire escapes, and doors;
- Requisitions supplies as required;
- Checks fire alarm system to insure proper operation in emergency;
- Refills fire extinguishers; and
- Performs a variety of related duties as required.
Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of operation of low-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; ability to plan and lay out work; ability to supervise the work of others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
- One year of experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic or other trades work; OR
- Two years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work;
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.
Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.