Queensbury UFSD
CUSTODIAN, Queensbury Union Free School District is recruiting for full-time Custodians.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Salary: $16.76 - $17.81, actual salary based on experience
Full-time with benefits
Positions will be filled based on Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held on 7/12/25. Candidates must submit a civil service application by 6/24/25 to take the exam. Selected candidates meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of eligible list. Warren County Civil Service exam information can be found here: https://www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs
Acceptable Experience and Training:
One year of full-time, paid experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Job Qualifications
CUSTODIAN
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves cleaning and maintenance of a school building or an assigned section thereof. In addition to routine cleaning activities, the work includes semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. General Supervision is received from a designated senior man or a higher-level custodial employee. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of cleaning personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes walls, windows and blackboards, cleans erasers, dusts and performs other cleaning duties;
Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms;
Removes snow from walks and driveways;
Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies;
Empties waste baskets and disposes of rubbish;
Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, and other equipment;
Receives, moves and stores incoming school supplies;
Polishes and refinishes furniture;
Turns off lights and locks doors;
Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; dependability; good moral character; physical condition suitable to the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of full-time, paid experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Position Start Date:09/01/2025
Application Deadline:09/01/2025
Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Salary: $16.76 - $17.81, actual salary based on experience
Full-time with benefits
Positions will be filled based on Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held on 7/12/25. Candidates must submit a civil service application by 6/24/25 to take the exam. Selected candidates meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of eligible list. Warren County Civil Service exam information can be found here: https://www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs
Acceptable Experience and Training:
One year of full-time, paid experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Job Qualifications
CUSTODIAN
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves cleaning and maintenance of a school building or an assigned section thereof. In addition to routine cleaning activities, the work includes semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. General Supervision is received from a designated senior man or a higher-level custodial employee. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of cleaning personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes walls, windows and blackboards, cleans erasers, dusts and performs other cleaning duties;
Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms;
Removes snow from walks and driveways;
Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies;
Empties waste baskets and disposes of rubbish;
Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, and other equipment;
Receives, moves and stores incoming school supplies;
Polishes and refinishes furniture;
Turns off lights and locks doors;
Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; dependability; good moral character; physical condition suitable to the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of full-time, paid experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Position Start Date:09/01/2025
Application Deadline:09/01/2025