civil service appointment. Candidate will be required to take the civil service exam when it is scheduled in the future. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon candidate's exam score.
SALARY:
$46,021/yr
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VACANCY
09/30/2026 HOW
TO APPLY
Go to: mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps and click on the "APPLY" button next to the title of "Custodian (CCC) - Provisional Vacancy" under Current Vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
If the position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, the following special requirements apply: •Eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver's License at time of application •Possession of the license at time of appointment
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Performs routine building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Does related work as required. This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed according to a well- established routine. An incumbent may be responsible for the cleanliness and minor maintenance in a small school building or work under supervision of a higher ranking employee at a larger school. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Cleaners or other subordinate staff.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of modern principles, practices and equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of streets and water and sewer lines; Good knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, terminology, and safety precautions used in public works construction and maintenance activities; Good knowledge of grounds maintenance and snow removal activities; Ability to read and understand sketches and blueprints; Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others; Ability to coordinate and schedule Public Works projects; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Ability to prepare records and reports related to the work; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative Only) Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors; Washes walls, windows and blackboards, cleans erasers, and performs other cleaning duties; Cleans lavatories and locker rooms and replaces soap and towels; Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment; Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment; Empties wastebaskets, collects and disposes of rubbish; Keeps simple clerical records; May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned; May operate an oil or gas fired low-pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system; May operate a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, food and mail; Receives, moves, and stores incoming school supplies; Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building; Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks. Cayuga County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer