Custodial Worker 2nd Shift

HFM BOCES has an opening for an eager, service-focused individual to work independently and in a team environment to ensure high standards of cleanliness on campus. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This full-time Second Shift position (2:30 -10:30pm) is located at the main campus, 2755 St. Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a Custodian or other supervisor. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative but not exhaustive):

Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes if rubbish;
May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned;
Assists in the operation of oil, gas or coal-fired low-pressure heating systems, including firing and removing ashes;
Delivers mail and packages;
Places and removes traffic safety signs;
Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of the building;
Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
Paints rooms and equipment and assists in doing minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks;
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions;
Ability to get along well with others;
Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks;
Mechanical aptitude;
Thoroughness;
Dependability.

Benefits: Full-Time Pay Rate = $35,163.10 annually. Competitive Health Insurance, Vacation and Retirement benefits through the New York State Retirement plan are included.