Head Custodian - 2nd Shift - Albany High School

Monday – Friday

APSUE Employment Opportunity

General Statement:  

This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for the efficient and economical cleaning and minor maintenance of a large school building or number of smaller buildings and related facilities. This position differs from that of Senior Custodian in that it involves greater supervisory responsibilities over a larger staff and less active participation in the performance of routine cleaning tasks. The work is performed under the general direction of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds allowing wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgement in keeping the building up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. Supervision is exercised over the work of a moderately large number of subordinate custodial personnel.

Responsibilities:                              

• Makes regular inspections of assigned school buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning procedures and makes recommendations for improvements and new equipment;
• Assigns and schedules cleaning and minor maintenance tasks to subordinate custodial employees, instructs them in proper use of equipment and tools, how to perform tasks and makes spot checks to insure proper cleaning procedures are followed;
• Checks to ensure that building is heated, lighted, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities;
• Supervises and may participate in the operation and minor maintenance of boilers and related heating equipment including maintaining heating levels by adjusting thermostats, cleaning oil filters, checking oil levels, checking safety valves, greasing boiler pumps and motors and keeping boiler supplied with fuel oil; reports to superior on any unusual occurrences or repair needs;
• Orders and maintains inventory of custodial supplies and cleaning products, paper goods and fuel oil;
• Oversees the receipt, distribution and storage of incoming school supplies;
• May perform minor preventative building maintenance and contact the Director of Facilities and/or Assistant Director of Facilities for major or complicated repair work which is contracted out;
• Reports acts of vandalism or breakage to superiors;
• Supervises and performs a variety of ground keeping functions limited to mowing grass, trimming shrubs, raking leaves, shoveling snow and related ground keeping duties;
• May be responsible for the proper operation of a school swimming pool, including maintaining cleanliness and proper pH, chlorine level and water temperature;
• Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the work
• Performs related work as required.

Custodial Worker - 2nd Shift - Roots Academy at West Hill

Monday – Friday

APSUE Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities:                              

• Sweeps and mops floors, stairs and halls;
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves and performs other grounds keeping tasks as assigned;
• Strips and waxes floors and halls using heavy machinery;
• Performs general cleaning of rooms: dusting furniture; washing and cleaning walls, work benches and areas, blackboards, desks, windows, sinks, showers, toilets and locker rooms;
• Empties wastepaper baskets, disposes rubbish from large barrels into removal truck containers;
• Operates heavy rug shampoo equipment;
• Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots;
• Maintains grounds by picking up trash and debris;
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment in buildings for special events;
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves, issue supplies, and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks;
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc.;
• May act as watchman when needed.
• Does related work as required.
   

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
• Good ability to use cleaning equipment economically and efficiently;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and minor grounds maintenance tasks;
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks;
• Ability to get along with others;
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Senior Custodian - 1st Shift - Albany International Academy

Monday – Friday

APSUE Employment Opportunity

General Statement: Employees in this class are distinguished by the responsibility of the position for supervising the efficient and economical cleaning and minor maintenance of a medium-sized school building or on an assigned shift in a larger school building. The position differs from custodian in that it involves greater supervisory responsibilities at a larger school. Work is performed under general supervision of a higher level member of the custodial staff with leeway for the use of independent judgment in keeping the building up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. Supervision is exercised over the work of a small number of subordinate custodial personnel.              

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and participates in building cleaning activities including washing, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning halls, windows, stairs, classrooms, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, gyms, auditoriums, etc.;
• Assigns and schedules tasks to subordinates, gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials and equipment, and checks to determine if assignments are completed;
• Operates or checks the operation of boilers and heating equipment, adjusts and checks thermostats, checks oil level and compression of boilers, reports to superior any unusual occurrences or repair needs;
• Supervises and participates in the cleaning of hot water boilers;
• May perform a variety of minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or other building maintenance tasks;
• Supervises and participates in a variety of groundskeeping functions limited to mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning up debris and marking athletic fields, as required;
• Checks to insure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked or unlocked and in readiness for all activities;
• May order custodial supplies, materials and equipment;
• Keeps inventory records;
• Consults with superior regarding any major maintenance problems or breakdowns;
• Oversees disposing of trash inside the school or on the school grounds;
• Supervises and participates in the receiving, unloading, moving and storing of incoming school supplies and small equipment;
• May supervise or perform lubrication on a variety of school equipment and machinery;
• Prepares activity records and reports;
• Performs related work as required.

General Statement:                        

This is a leadership position within the Facilities department responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and supervision of the grounds and custodial staff throughout the district. The incumbent may direct the work of staff and assignments of central maintenance staff each day to best meet the needs of the district. They may also be required to schedule and coordinate with vendors for work requiring external expertise. This is a highly visible position across the district.

Responsibilities:                              

• Oversees, direct, and evaluate the work of the custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff
• Supervises and evaluates the loading and unloading of materials and equipment
• Visually inspect the work of custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff providing guidance on areas for improvement, noting areas of excellence
• Keeps simple records of work performed and employee time
• Supervises and evaluates snow and ice removal operations
• Supervises and evaluates various grounds keeping tasks such as grass cutting, raking, trimming shrubs, trimming trees and removal of debris
• Supervises and evaluates building cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Participates in employee discipline meetings
• Prioritizes and assigns work orders from School Dude
• Mentors and provides/organizes training for building leads and Maintenance and Operations; staff, serves as a resource for them to ask questions, seek guidance, etc.
• Enters and retrieves information in an automated system
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written reports
• Ability to keep records
• Ability to work well with others and serve as a leader
• Good knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, etc. used in construction, custodial services, maintenance, and grounds operations
• Skill in the operation of manual and power hand tools
• Good judgment
• Tact and courtesy
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

This is an Open Competitive or Promotional Civil Service position for external and internal candidates*.

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment.  For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

*Promotional opportunity for current APSUE Members in the following title(s): Labor Foreman

Custodial Worker - 1st Shift - Albany High School

Monday – Friday

APSUE Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities:                              

• Sweeps and mops floors, stairs and halls;
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves and performs other grounds keeping tasks as assigned;
• Strips and waxes floors and halls using heavy machinery;
• Performs general cleaning of rooms: dusting furniture; washing and cleaning walls, work benches and areas, blackboards, desks, windows, sinks, showers, toilets and locker rooms;
• Empties wastepaper baskets, disposes rubbish from large barrels into removal truck containers;
• Operates heavy rug shampoo equipment;
• Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots;
• Maintains grounds by picking up trash and debris;
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment in buildings for special events;
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves, issue supplies, and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks;
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc.;
• May act as watchman when needed.
• Does related work as required.
   

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
• Good ability to use cleaning equipment economically and efficiently;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and minor grounds maintenance tasks;
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks;
• Ability to get along with others;
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Building Maintenance Worker - Districtwide

The City School District of Albany announces a continuous posting for Substitute Building Maintenance Workers vacancies throughout the district.

Start date will be based on district need.

General Statement:                        

The Building Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of school district grounds and landscapes. Experience needed in the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered grounds-keeping equipment, machines, and the use of small hand and power tools. Performs outside grounds maintenance and routine building cleaning tasks in a school district; does related work as required.
 

Responsibilities:                              

• Mows laws, trims shrubs, rakes leaves and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned.
• This is manual work calling for the efficient performance of school building cleaning, grounds keeping and snow removal tasks.
• Clears snow and ice from school sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots
• Maintains the school grounds by picking up trash and debris.
• This position is distinguished from that of a Cleaner by the heavier nature of the work performed and because of involvement in outside grounds maintenance activities. 
• Strips and waxes floors and halls using heavy machinery.
• Operates heavy rug shampoo equipment.
• Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and involve some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability.
• The work is performed under supervision of a higher level custodial employee. 
• Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.
• Sweeps and mops floors, stairs and halls including classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, auditoriums and locker rooms.
• Performs general cleaning of school rooms involving dusting furniture and washing and cleaning walls, blackboards, desks, windows, sinks, showers, toilets and locker rooms.
• Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of school rubbish from large barrels into removable truck containers.
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment for special use of school buildings, such as PTA meetings, assemblies, graduation, etc.
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks
• May deliver packages and messages.
   

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:                                  

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically ad efficiently.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and minor grounds maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
• Ability to get along with others; physical strength, and good physical condition.

Building Maintance Worker - Harriet Gibbons

APSUE Employment Opportunity

Full-Time

General Statement:                        

The Building Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of school district grounds and landscapes. Experience needed in the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered grounds-keeping equipment, machines, and the use of small hand and power tools. Performs outside grounds maintenance and routine building cleaning tasks in a school district; does related work as required.
 

Responsibilities:                              

• Mows laws, trims shrubs, rakes leaves and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned.
• This is manual work calling for the efficient performance of school building cleaning, grounds keeping and snow removal tasks.
• Clears snow and ice from school sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots
• Maintains the school grounds by picking up trash and debris.
• This position is distinguished from that of a Cleaner by the heavier nature of the work performed and because of involvement in outside grounds maintenance activities. 
• Strips and waxes floors and halls using heavy machinery.
• Operates heavy rug shampoo equipment.
• Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and involve some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability.
• The work is performed under supervision of a higher level custodial employee. 
• Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.
• Sweeps and mops floors, stairs and halls including classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, auditoriums and locker rooms.
• Performs general cleaning of school rooms involving dusting furniture and washing and cleaning walls, blackboards, desks, windows, sinks, showers, toilets and locker rooms.
• Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of school rubbish from large barrels into removable truck containers.
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment for special use of school buildings, such as PTA meetings, assemblies, graduation, etc.
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks
• May deliver packages and messages.
   

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:                                  

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically ad efficiently.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and minor grounds maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
• Ability to get along with others; physical strength, and good physical condition.