Custodian
Classification: Competitive (HELPS)
Location: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
Shift: 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)
Position Description:
This position involves routine manual work requiring responsibility for the efficient and economic performance of semi-skilled cleaning, maintenance, and grounds keeping tasks for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. General supervision may be exercised over subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel. Performs related duties as required.
Typical Work Activities:
- Paints rooms and equipment; repairs furniture; performs minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs
- Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors, stairways, and common areas
- Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture, and equipment
- Washes windows, walls, sinks, fixtures, and other surfaces
- Polishes furniture and metal furnishings
- Empties waste receptacles and disposes of trash and recycling
- Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, and driveways
- Performs groundskeeping duties including mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and raking leaves
- Operates low-pressure heating systems, including firing and removing ashes when applicable
- Delivers packages and messages throughout the building
- Checks and monitors clocks and bells
- Sets up and breaks down rooms with chairs, tables, and equipment for school activities and events
- Replaces light bulbs, repairs window shades, and replenishes soap and paper products
- When assigned evening or weekend shifts, patrols buildings and boiler rooms
- Maintains basic records and reports as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Personal Characteristics:
- Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment
- Working knowledge of steam boiler operation and maintenance
- Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment efficiently and safely
- Ability to perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs
- Ability to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks
- Physical condition sufficient to meet the demands of the position
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
- Six (6) months of experience in building maintenance or cleaning, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or other related trades work
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 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The 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.