Position Title

Supervising Custodian

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$48,048.00 (min. per CSEA contract)

Job Description

Glens Falls City School District has an anticipated opening for a Supervising Custodian at Glens Falls High School. This is a 12-month, full-time position. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The work involves responsibility for overseeing the cleaning of a number of buildings.  Work is performed under general supervision of the Director of Facilities or other administrator with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings & facilities up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation.  Supervision is exercised over the work of custodian personnel performing activities related to the incumbent’s assigned area of responsibility.  Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Plans, assigns and supervises custodial work in the district in conjunction with Director of Facilities
• Makes inspections of MS/HS buildings to determine the cleanliness and efficient use of supplies and materials
• Plans and schedules training sessions for custodial personnel with assistance from the Director of Facilities
• Authorizes the purchase of supplies and materials not covered by contract bids
• Maintains appropriate record of custodial supplies utilizing district-wide central warehouse and vendor online ordering for inventory and orders at all buildings
• Assigns employee coverage, including substitutes, when regular employees are unable to report to work at all buildings
• Assists in preparing and implementing custodial evaluation program along with Director of Facilities
• Provides an attractive education environment in terms of safety and cleanliness that will satisfy students, teachers, administrators and parents
• Assures that the school facilities are properly secured to discourage trespassing and thefts
• Provides set-up services to meet the needs of school sponsored activities, as well as by outside groups
• Performs exterior grounds work adjacent to the building as needed, including but not limited to, trash pick-up, snow removal, spring and fall cleanup

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• Good knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
• Working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of one or more skilled trades;
• Ability to follow moderately difficult oral and written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing;
• Thoroughness; resourcefulness; dependability; strong customer service skills; good judgment.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and
A) Three (3) years of experience in building cleaning or maintenance work and two (2) years of experience supervising the work of others;

Application Procedure

*The position will be filled based on Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with an examination to be held at a later date. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment following the establishment of an eligible list.

Please address cover letters to:
Kristopher Gardner
Director of Facilities
10 Quade Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Job Category

Building and Grounds

Job Location

Glens Falls High School

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