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East Rochester Union Free School District
Custodian
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What they do
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
Job Description
Position Title
Custodian
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$19.39/hr
Job Description
The East Rochester School District is recruiting a Day Shift Custodian.
This position is responsible for the cleanliness of our school building, supervising cleaning staff, and performing routine and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. Does related work as required, including but not limited to:
Supervision of cleaners, including routine workload management, general and specific cleaning duties;
Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties;
Vacuums and shampoos, carpets and stuffed furniture;
Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish;
Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies;
Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment;
Repairs furniture; Performs minor carpentry, mechanical, and related tasks; makes minor repairs to plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment;
Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, and unlocked in readiness for all activities;
Checks operation of heating systems;
Support grounds operations as needed;
Ensures buildings are secure and utilize electronic security systems;
Assists in unloading, moving, handling, and delivery of equipment, furniture, and supplies;
Maintains building recycling program;
Paint rooms and equipment;
Maintains swimming pools;
Assists with setting up and tearing down athletic contests and special events, as well as general policing of facilities during such events;
Inspects and monitors facility cleanliness and level of presentation;
Exercises sound judgment in taking corrective action as necessary;
Reports facility repair and emergency issues to supervisor;
Effectively utilizes communication tools, including but not limited to email and computerized maintenance management software.
This position includes a complete medical and dental package, paid leave time, and membership in the NYS retirement system. The employee reports directly to the Director of Facilities.
Civil Service Title
Custodian
Job Qualifications