Custodian/Cleaners

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This work involves the responsibility for the performance of routine cleaning duties in public and municipal buildings and facilities. On occasion, the incumbent may perform minor maintenance tasks or assist skilled employees in the repair and maintenance of building equipment and furniture. The work is generally performed in accordance with prescribed schedules and procedures under the general supervision of a higher-level maintenance supervisor or under special circumstances of an agency administrator. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Performs a variety of building maintenance and cleaning work such as sweeping and moping floors, waxing and buffing floors, vacuuming rugs, dusting furniture, washing walls and windows, and cleaning elevators and stairwells;

• Performs specialized cleaning tasks varying with the agency's needs;
• Replenishes toilet supplies such as tissue and soap;
• Empties wastebasket and collects and disposes of trash;
• Clear snow and ice and sand and salts sidewalks;
• Performs a variety of odd jobs such as delivering messages, calling trades persons to repair equipment, erecting directional barriers, and related unskilled tasks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and facilities; ability to get along well with others; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED preferred