What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian *Provisional position at Glen Cove City School District?
November 24, 2025
Base Salary: $53,825 (Prorated for 2025-2026)
Glen Cove City School District is committed to recruit and hire the most qualified staff members who are dedicated to the success of all students and the Glen Cove City community.
Qualifications
Time: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Deadline: November 24, 2025
Effective: On or about December 18, 2025
Application Instructions: Qualified candidates should apply via OLAS or via email with resume and cover letter to personnel@glencoveschools.org
Base Salary: $53,825 (Prorated for 2025-2026)
Glen Cove City School District is committed to recruit and hire the most qualified staff members who are dedicated to the success of all students and the Glen Cove City community.
Qualifications
- This is a provisional appointment - The successful candidate must take and pass the Glen Cove Civil Service Head Custodian examination when first offered and qualify for placement on the List of Eligibles.
- Minimum of two years' satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and remain flexible
- Ability to effectively manage a complex building and motivate custodial staff
- Fingerprint clearance through NYSED and "Letter of Good Conduct" from your local police department required
- Assigns and supervises cleaners and custodians; reports to the Director of Facilities and coordinates with the building principal to ensure proper operation of building
- Checks and performs minor maintenance of the following on a daily basis: school playground equipment, boiler(s), HVAC; electrical, pneumatic, lighting, PA, burglar and fire alarm systems
- Replaces burned out lights, small fixtures, and ballasts
- Performs minor carpentry and plumbing repairs
- Paints, vacuums, strips and waxes floors
- Replaces floor tiles
- Clears leaves and snow from sidewalks and building entrances/roof drains
- Moves furniture and equipment
- Tracks inventory and orders supplies as needed
- Sets up rooms for various events
- Removes garbage and graffiti from the building
- Assists teachers and other school staff to expedite work orders and performs other duties as assigned that support the needs of children
- Compiles and completes various reports and work orders
- Responds to calls from police and fire departments
- Performs other custodial duties as designed
Time: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Deadline: November 24, 2025
Effective: On or about December 18, 2025
Application Instructions: Qualified candidates should apply via OLAS or via email with resume and cover letter to personnel@glencoveschools.org
Salary : $53,825
