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TANGLEWOOD SCHOOL Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Custodian - Tanglewood

There is an anticipated vacancy for a Custodian – Full-Time (12-Month) swing shift (10:00-6:30pm) at Tanglewood Elementary School.  This is a competitive Civil Service position which requires the applicant to be on a current Civil Service List for Custodian, or be able to complete the required examination.  

GENERAL DUTIES:  

  • Clean classrooms, restrooms, corridors, entrance ways and sidewalks.
  • Dust desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors.
  • Clean and mop lavatories and locker rooms and replace soap or towels. 
  • Help set up areas for activities and tear down after.
  • Change light bulbs.
  • Make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment.
  • Empty wastebaskets, collect and dispose of rubbish.
  • Wash windows.
  • Mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
  • Assist in the operation of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system.
  • Receive, move and store incoming school supplies.
  • Arrange chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building.
  • Perform a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned by Building Services Supervisor, Senior Custodian, Building Principal or Director of School Facilities & Operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school building heating equipment.
  • Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to get along well with others.
  • Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
  • Thoroughness.
  • Dependability.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:  Position is Full-Time, 12-Month

SALARY & BENEFITS:  Applicable benefits pursuant to current CSEA contract.

starting at $36,247

The South Glens Falls Central School District does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of race, sex, disability, or sexual orientation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or New York State Executive Law 296.  Accordingly, nothing in this application should be viewed as expressing directly or indirectly any limitations, specifications, or discrimination in connection with those listed areas.  The Compliance Officer for Title IX and Section 504 can be contacted at South Glens Falls Central School District, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, New York 12803.