Head Custodian - DE 2025/26

There is an immediate opening for a Head Custodian at Durand Eastman Intermediate School. This is a competitive Civil Service position. This is a 12-month, 8-hour per day position, working 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Job responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

• Supervises and schedules the work of subordinates;
• Conducts inspections of cleaning activities to ensure they are performed according to regulations;
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and orders as needed;
• Assists with maintenance and custodial work as necessary. This includes creating and updating work orders in Master Library;
• Ensures basic security of buildings (ex. windows, doors, roof hatches are secure);
• Conducts monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and roof drains;
• Conducts daily routine inspections (ex. takes readings) of areas/equipment such as fan rooms, boilers, walk-in coolers/freezers, and swimming pools (leaks, pumps etc.);
• Reviews exception sheets for accuracy;
• Maintains grounds where applicable including snow removal.
• Responsible for cleaning assigned area daily;Coordinates and supervises summer cleaning work;Performs yearly asset tracking for building;Checks scheduler on daily basis and works with office staff to determine custodial needs for building use activities;

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

(A) Two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities; OR,

(B) One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in both building cleaning and maintenance activities, plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled workman in either the carpentry, plumbing, painting or electrical trade; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.