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Senior Custodian JobID: 1479

+ Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Senior Custodian

+ Date Posted:

1/14/2026

+ Location:

Carthage High School

+ Date Available:

07/01/2026

+ Closing Date:

01/21/2026

This is a civil service position. Qualified applicants must be on a current senior custodian list or be eligible to sit for the exam and score within the top three.

SALARY: $20.95 - $22.00 per hour (Current rate; subject to adjustment pending the outcome of the CSRP Bargaining Agreement negotiations).

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm; Building Checks per contract

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for overseeing and participating in the efficient and economical cleaning of office buildings and the maintenance of surrounding grounds. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator allowing leeway for the use of independent judgment in keeping buildings up to approved standards of cleanliness. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate custodians, cleaners, and groundskeepers. The incumbent does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (illustrative only)

+ Makes regular inspections of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning procedures; Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building repairs;

+ Inspects cleaning services performed by outside contractors;

+ Checks to ensure that buildings are cleaned, locked and unlocked, and in readiness for all activities;

+ Oversees the cutting and trimming of lawns, shrubs, and trees;

+ Inspects and makes minor repairs to boiler and HVAC systems;

+ Oversees the cleaning of snow and ice from walks and driveways;

+ Performs sanding and painting of buildings and equipment;

+ Oversees the maintenance of grounds, maintenance equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and tractors;

+ Orders supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;

+ Keeps records and makes reports of supplies and activities;

+ Assists in the preparation of an annual budget for all cleaning activities;

+ Interviews prospective new employees and recommends the hiring of temporary and permanent employees;

+ Performs cleaning and grounds maintenance activities as necessary;

+ Reports any acts of vandalism or breakage to proper authorities;

+ Inspects fire alarm and security systems for proper operation;

+ May operate motor equipment and/or drive school bus when not assigned to buildings and grounds duties.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES. AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; working knowledge of equipment, materials, and safety procedures of grounds maintenance; skill in the use of cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, snow blowers); ability to follow moderately difficult oral and written directions; ability to perform and supervise all levels of cleaning duties; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

+ Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings; or

+ Five years of experience as described in (A) above; or

+ An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet transportation needs of the job.