Custodian

This is manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and minor maintenance operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior with some leeway for use of independent judgment in keeping the building up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel. Performs building cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. Does related work as required.

Candidates must meet the following on or before the date of the written exam. If you do not meet these qualifications, your application will be disapproved and your filing fee will not be refunded. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and one (1) year of building cleaning and/or building maintenance experience; OR Completion of a standard grade school course and three (3) years of building cleaning and/or building maintenance experience. NOTE: Part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated.

There will be a written test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test will be designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Cleaning Tools and Their Uses – These questions test your knowledge of various cleaning tools and equipment commonly used by janitors and custodians on the job. You are shown drawings of various tools and equipment. You will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the questions correctly.
2. Tools Used for Minor Maintenance and Repair – These questions test your knowledge of various tools and equipment. You are shown drawings of tools and equipment used in minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair. You will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the questions correctly.
3. Health and Safety Issues in Custodial Work – These questions test your knowledge of basic proper safety and health practices in areas of cleaning, building operation and maintenance and other areas relevant to custodians and janitors at the entrance level. You are presented with drawings showing situations of health and safety, which can be found in the work area. You are required to recognize any unhealthy, unsafe, or otherwise hazardous conditions and know how to correct them in order to answer the questions. “Entry-Level Custodian Test Guide” is available on the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm and on our web site at www.niagaracounty.com/employment.

Candidates must have been legal residents of Niagara County for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the date your name is placed on the eligible list and such residency must continue until the time of appointment. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who have been residents of the -residents may be required to become a resident of the appointing municipality if local law so states.