Head Custodial Worker The Scarsdale Public Schools are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Custodian. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director and Director of Facilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the cleaning, maintenance and minor repair activities of the building. Supervision is exercised over Custodial Workers, Cleaners, and Substitute Cleaners. Does related work as required. Additionally, the Head Custodian will demonstrate:
thorough knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment;
good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and ventilating equipment;
working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices of one or more skilled trades;
the ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail, and applications such as BMS, SchoolDude (work order/facilities scheduling/inventory system);
thorough knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and security in the workplace and public buildings;
thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision;
the ability to prepare reports;
the ability to get along well with others, demonstrating good judgment, dependability and initiative;
Mon-Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm
This is a Westchester County, Competitive Class, Civil Service position. All candidates must either currently hold permanent status in the title of Head Custodial Worker, or be reachable on the current WC Head Custodial Worker list. For further information go to westchestergov.com.
Examples of work:
Assigns tasks to Custodial Workers, Cleaners and Substitute Cleaners and supervises their work through verbal and written commands, and computer based programs.
Supervises the maintenance and operation of heating and ventilating systems.
Makes periodic inspections of maintenance activities to see that they are being performed according to best practice.
Inspects work being performed by private contractors.
Requisitions, receives, stores, and distributes building cleaning supplies.
Prepares work schedules and keeps time records.
Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities carried on.
Takes part in interviews and recommends the hiring of subordinate personnel.
Trains and instructs Custodial Workers and Cleaners in building cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Maintains liaison between teaching staff and Custodial Workers.
May undertake readings of school district’s water system meters i.e. consumption, ultraviolet intensity, and monitor and clean equipment as required.
May assist with custodial, maintenance and repair work, as required.
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