Custodian - Second Shift

Niskayuna Central School District • Niskayuna, NY • 5h ago

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

ASSIGNMENT: Birchwood Elementary School; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 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.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; OR 2. Six months expereince in building maintenance or cleaning, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or other trades work.

NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.

Position Start Date:02/02/2026

Application Deadline:01/23/2026

Civil Service Title: Custodian

Job Number: 25-181

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