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Brockport Central School District

Head Custodian - Long-Term Substitute

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$37,206 / year median in New York

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:
1508
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
Buildings and Grounds Closing Date:
09/18/2026
Hours Per Day :
8.00
Work Year :
As soon as possible through June 25, 2027
Minimum Pay Rate :
$21.50 Per Hour
CIVIL SERVICE
: Those individuals classified as Head Custodian OR reachable on the current Civil Service Head Custodian list OR otherwise qualified by the rules of the Monroe County Civil Service Commission will be considered. Competitive Civil Service Title - You do not need to be on the Civil Service list or hold the title, but if you are the selected candidate then the position would be Provisional. You must than take the next available exam for the title and be reachable on the list to be permanently appointed.
QUALIFICATIONS
: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus
EITHER:
Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities; OR, One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities, plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled workman in either the carpentry, plumbing, painting or electrical trade; OR, An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. The ability to work independently and manage time effectively. The ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues. The ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Displays a positive attitude and builds healthy relationships with students, staff and families.
NOTE:
Where education is below the minimum specified above, additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. College level training may not be substituted for the required work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. This is a supervisory custodial/maintenance position responsible for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of school buildings or other types of facilities. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a higher level staff member with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings and equipment up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. General supervision is exercised over lower level staff such as Cleaners, Laborers, and Custodians. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Supervises and schedules the work of subordinates; Conducts inspections of maintenance activities to ensure they are performed according to regulations; Maintains an inventory of supplies; Assists with maintenance and custodial work as necessary; Ensures basic security of buildings (ex. windows, doors, roof hatches are secure); Maintains records on maintenance work performed and equipment; Conducts monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and playgrounds (and related equipment); Conducts daily routine inspections (ex. takes readings) of areas/equipment such as fan rooms, boilers, walk-in coolers/freezers, and swimming pools (leaks, pumps etc.); Reviews timecards; Inspects work performed by contractors; Supervises the maintenance of grounds where applicable.
Application Procedure:
Interested persons must express their interest and apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/ by the expiration of this posting.
Selection Procedure:
Consideration of a candidate's application requires completion of an application. Please also upload any other appropriate documentation (including but not limited to a cover letter or resume).
FLSA:
Non-Exempt