Custodian Job at Gates Chili Central School District in City of Rochester

Position

Position: Custodian

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community and embraces differences to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions: 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 of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment; checks that buildings are heated, cleaned, and secured for all activities; checks heating systems; maintains grounds including grass cutting, shrub trimming, raking leaves, snow shoveling; ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems; assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies; maintains building recycling program; paints rooms and equipment; maintains swimming pools; cleans and polishes buses.

• Additional Duties: Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs; performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work.
• This is a COMPETITIVE position under Monroe County Civil Service. To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet one of the criteria: currently possess the Monroe County Civil Service Title of Custodian; have held the title within the last four years; or appear on the current list of eligibles for the title of Custodian as provided to the district; or be hired as a provisional appointment with eligibility to follow.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation/Pay Range: $18.45/hr. (negotiable based on experience)
• Benefits: Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
• Paid Personal Time, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time
• Schedule: Full-time or Part-time
• 12-month / 10-month options: 10-month (student calendar) or 12-month options; 8 hours per day

Work Conditions

• Travel: Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
• Physical and Environmental Demands: Works in standard office and school building environments; able to work outdoors in inclement weather; exposure to cleaning chemicals and related hazards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; understanding of building surfaces and care; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn maintenance equipment; ability to make minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical systems; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to read MSDS/Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform tasks at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition suitable for the position.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in school environments and outdoors as needed; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and debris; ability to perform tasks in varying weather conditions.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.