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Custodian

Carthage Central School District

Carthage, NYJob$20.39–28.55/hrTracked 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$20.39–28.55/hr
Location
Carthage, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Carthage Middle School seeks a Custodian to perform cleaning, floor care, furniture polishing, waste removal, and various groundskeeping and minor maintenance tasks in a 12‑month civil service position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cleaning and Disinfecting MethodsCleaning Equipment OperationGrounds Maintenance ToolsFollowing DirectionsHeavy LiftingMinor Maintenance Repair

Qualifications

One Year Experience in Maintenance or Cleaning of BuildingsCurrent Custodian or Active on Custodian Civil Service List

Full job description

Custodian JobID: 1578

  • Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

  • Date Posted:

8/18/2026

  • Location:

Carthage Middle School

  • Date Available:

09/01/2026

  • Closing Date:

08/24/2026

This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either be a current custodian or currently active on a Custodian Civil Service list.

HOURLY RATE: $20.39 - $28.55 (commensurate with experience)

HOURS OF WORK: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position

BUILDING: Middle School

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;

  • Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;

  • Polishes furniture and brass;

  • Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;

  • Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;

  • Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;

  • Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;

  • May clear snow and ice from walks;

  • Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;

  • May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;

  • Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;

  • Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.

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