Custodial Worker

Wayne-Finger Lakes Boces - Rye Brook, NY

Full-time

Rye Brook, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Custodial Worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the facilities, performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for all users. This role includes both routine cleaning duties and minor repairs, contributing to the overall upkeep of the building and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors; washes walls and windows, dusts and performs other cleaning duties.
• Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms and replaces soap or towels.
• Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of refuse.
• Checks windows and doors to ensure they are closed and locked when appropriate.
• Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
• Makes minor repairs to furniture, windows, shades, locks, faucets, heating systems, and other equipment.
• Makes minor electrical repairs including replacing light bulbs or switchplates.
• Performs groundskeeping activities such as cleaning snow, mowing lawns, raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and general grounds maintenance.
• Performs year-round building cleaning, carpentry, painting, deliveries, and moving tasks.
• Performs a variety of related custodial work as required.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of heating systems.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
• Possession of a New York State Driver's License.