What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian- Schools (NY HELPS) position at Lancaster Central School District?
New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS)
The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job.
The work involves responsibility for the cleaning, care and upkeep of a school site, buildings or an assigned section thereof in a suburban school district.
- Mopping floors; washing walls, ceilings, and windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing of rubbish, etc.
- Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, repairing window coverings; unplugging toilets, traps, and sinks; replacing faucet washers; repairing and adjusting flush valves; replacing blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.
- Maintaining grounds - cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment used in these tasks.
- Operating hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems, and performing routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment (replacing filters, cleaning equipment, adjusting thermostats and related controls).
- Replenishing lavatory, cleaning, and other supplies.
- Supervising lower-level custodial personnel in cleaning and care activities.
- Reporting damages or needed maintenance repairs requiring a higher-level repair capability.
- May be required to serve as a watch attendant.
- May set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.
Job Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
A. Graduation from high school or vocational school OR possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND one year of experience in either commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance which included experience in any one of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC Systems, or Plumbing; OR
B. Five years of experience in either commercial cleaning practices or general building maintenance which included experience in any one of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC Systems, or Plumbing; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Class D New York State driver's license at the time of appointment.
Application Deadline:11/18/2025
Civil Service Title: Custodian - Schools (NY HELPS)