Classified - Position - Senior Custodian - competitive Job Number 330####### Start Date Open Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 08/20/2025 Full-Time -1st Shift - Provisional Appointment or Eligible for transfer**Must take next Senior Custodian Civil Service Exam and be reachable on the list following Civil Service Rules**Salary as per ACSEA Contract $26.00/Hr - neogiatble upon experienceRESPONSIBILITIES: The work involves responsibility for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of school building or an assigned area in a school building in the District. This class differs from the custodian in that more responsibility is assumed and the position also functions as a night supervisor over the custodial and cleaning activities performed. Supervision is received from a head custodian or an administrative employee of higher rank, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement. Supervision is exercised over custodians, cleaners, laborers and other maintenance personnel assigned. Does related work as required. Typical work activities include:
- Supervises and participates in the cleaning of classrooms and other areas in a school building, makes frequent inspections of areas to determine if work is properly done;
- Supervises and participates in the sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing of floors;
- Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other building repairs;
- Supervises and participates in cutting grass, removing snow and performs other grounds maintenance tasks as required;
- Operates an oil or gas low or high pressure boiler;
- Opens work areas and secures them upon completion of work;
- Supervises and assists in the moving of office and institutional furniture and equipment;
- Trains new employees in such duties as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, cleaning lavatory fixtures and replenishing necessary supplies; and
- Evaluates work performance of subordinate employees.
KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of gas or oil fired low and high pressure boiler equipment; working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of the skilled trades; working knowledge of ground maintenance; ability to plan and supervise the work of custodial, cleaning, and maintenance personnel; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, ability to deal with school and civic groups in a courteous and tactful manner; dependability; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of a High School equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in commercial cleaning practice or general building maintenance including experience in any one (1) of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V.A.C. Systems, Plumbing, OR Six (6) years of experience in commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance including experience in any one (1) of the following trades; Carpentry, Electrical, H.V.A.C. Systems, Plumbing OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Class 5 New York State Driver's License at the time of appointment. Application Procedure: Please make sure to complete a CLASSIFIED application at for this job posting. Thank you for your interest in the Alden Central School District Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location TBD Salary: From 26.00 Salary: To 26.00 Appointment Status Provisional Position Status Full time Contact Person's Name James Rozler II Contact Person's Title Director of Facilities Contact Person's Phone 716####### ext 4503 Contact Person's Email ...@aldenschools.org Job Posting Link www.wnyric.org/application