Custodian

Custodian JobID: 1955

Position Type:

Classified Staff/CUSTODIAN

Date Posted:

3/10/2025

Location:

Multiple Locations - Facilities

Closing Date:

08/30/2025

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CUSTODIAN

Hours: 3pm-11pm

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Applicants - Please note that it is required that you are on an active competitive list in order to apply for this position. Performs cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in a school building or an assigned section thereof; performs related duties as required. COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, work includes semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks in addition to routine cleaning activities, and may include supervision of Cleaners. This position does not perform skilled maintenance tasks nor supervise skilled maintenance personnel. TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Cleans and makes minor repairs to heating system. 2. Repairs furniture, replaces locks, and makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs. 3. Paints rooms and equipment. 4. Sweeps, mops, washes walls, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties. 5. Supervises operation of school building during school events. 6. Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies. 7. Empties wastebaskets and disposes of rubbish. 8. May cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves, etc. 9. May operate a heating system - low pressure steam boiler, hot air furnaces, or hot water boilers. 10. May direct traffic for protection of school children.

• TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Considerable knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; and ability to use them economically and efficiently. 2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a heating system. 3. Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs. 4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. 5. Sufficient physical strength to perform strenuous custodial activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience 1. One year of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance work;

or 2. Six months of satisfactory experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, steam firer, or other related maintenance work;

or 3. One year of satisfactory experience as a Cleaner in a Nassau County school district.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at ..., ..., and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at ..., .... For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: www.nassauboces.org. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call ..., or fax ..., or TDD ... or email ... or file form at . The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call ..., or ... (TTY), or fax ... or email .... The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call ... or ... (TDD/TTY) or email ..., complaint forms may be sent directly to ... or faxed to ....