Custodian JobID: 1259 + Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian + Date Posted: 11/14/2024 + Location: Carthage Middle School + Date Available: 12/17/2024 + Closing Date: 11/20/2024    This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either currently be active on a Custodian Civil Service list or will be required to take the Civil Service Custodian test and score in the top three (3). SALARY: $19.17 per hour HOURS OF WORK: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Monday thru Friday) - 12 month position 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.