What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian/Maintenance Worker position at Ulster BOCES?
Application Deadline
4/30/2026
The Ulster BOCES Buildings and Grounds department is seeking a full-time Custodian/Maintenance Worker for 1st shift to join our team to assist in providing students and staff a safe, clean, attractive place in which to learn and work. The ideal candidate must have experience in building and cleaning practices, and a variety of maintenance tasks. A clean driving record is essential.
All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.
Salary: Salary: $57,889.00
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
An employee in this class performs a variety of routine cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. The cleaning work is performed according to well established procedures and the maintenance tasks are performed either under direct supervision or according to detailed instructions. Does related work as required
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full Time,12 Month
Monday through Friday
7:00am to 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Career Pathways Programs (CPP) - iPark in Kingston
SPECIFIC DUTIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
- Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
- Washes windows, walls, woodwork, water closets, tubs, bowls, and chalkboards;
- Sweeps, mops, washes, strips, waxes and oils floors;
- Gathers and disposes of refuse;
- Cleans, polishes furniture, and brass;
- Vacuums rugs, removes stains by electric hot water shampoo machine;
- Performs minor plumbing repairs on sinks, toilets, and showers;
- Replaces wall sockets, light fixtures, electric cords and switches and performs other minor electrical repairs as directed;
- Paints offices, classrooms, hallways and equipment;
- Arranges chairs, tables, floor coverings, mats, blackboards, and other equipment for special use of campus facilities;
- Shovels snow and sands parking lots, sidewalks and walkways;
- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as installing doors, windows, ceramic tiles, baseboards and light bulbs;
- Assembles and makes minor repairs to office furniture;
- May operate campus vehicles on occasion in the transportation of equipment and supplies;
- May train personnel in cleaning activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience as a building cleaner or handyman.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.
Salary : $57,889