The Niskayuna Central School District has an opening and is now accepting applications for a probationary Senior Custodian - Second Shift.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the proper cleaning, maintenance, and heating of a medium sized school building. Work is performed in accordance with general instruction and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Supervises the operation of, or operates, a low-pressure steam, hot water, or hot air heating system;
• Performs and supervises cleaning activities;
• Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment;
• Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building repairs;
• Supervises or participates in the cleaning and maintenance of boilers;
• Inspects boiler system for defects and makes necessary repairs;
• Varnishes desks and chairs and paints lavatories, fire escapes, and doors;
• Requisitions supplies as required;
• Checks fire alarm system to insure proper operation in emergency;
• Refills fire extinguishers;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

The Niskayuna Central School District has an opening and is now accepting applications for a probationary Custodian - Second Shift.

ASSIGNMENT: 12 months per year; 40 hours per week.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of semi-skilled cleaning and maintenance tasks for municipal buildings, grounds, and equipment.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment.  General supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs;
• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;
• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks;
• Operates a coal or oil low pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;
• Delivers packages and messages;
• Checks operation of clocks and bells;
• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of buildings;
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
• When assigned to night or weekend duty, polices buildings and boiler rooms;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports;
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to use supplies and equipment efficiently; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Cleaners for the 2023 - 2024 school year. This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves execution of these tasks through a well-established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Dusts chairs, tables desks and other furniture;

• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;

• Gathers and disposes of refuse;

• Cleans and polishes furniture;

• Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;

• Performs a variety of related duties as required;

• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned;

• May clean blackboards and erasers;

• May monitor rest rooms and report violations of non-smoking policy;

• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned;

• Related work as assigned.