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Janitor / Cleaner
Carthage, NY
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07/09/2026
This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either be a current custodian or currently active on a Custodian Civil Service list.
HOURLY RATE
$19.51 - $27.31 commensurate with experience Hourly rate is pending the ratification of the current bargaining agreement.
HOURS OF WORK
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position
BUILDING
Middle School
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;
Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
Polishes furniture and brass;
Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;
Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;
Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;
Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;
May clear snow and ice from walks;
Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;
May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;
Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;
Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.
