Custodian

This position performs a variety of routine building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed according to a well-established routine. An incumbent may be responsible for the cleanliness and minor maintenance in a small school or city office building or work under supervision of a higher-ranking employee at a larger school. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees. Does related work as required. A complete job description is available from the office of the Civil Service Commission.

One (1) year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

There will be a written test which you must pass with a score of 70 or higher in order to be considered for appointment. It will evaluate 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 to answer the questions.

There is no residency requirement for this examination. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who are residents of the City of Watertown in accordance with Section 23.4(a) of the New York State Civil Service Law and Rule VII(1) of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the City of Watertown. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must be a resident of Jefferson County or a resident of a contiguous county.

The list will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Watertown City School District.