Head Custodian

THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. THERE IS A CURRENT VACANCY.
For further consideration, please submit the City of Saratoga Springs application. The full announcement can be found on We can not interview without a completed application submitted.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online under Civil Service, or email [email protected] to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed in to [email protected], mailed in, or dropped off to the office.
This is in office employment. This is not remote employment.

SALARY:
2025-2026 Starting Salary $48,674 with differential of $5,500
NYS Retirement; Benefits; Paid time off; Yearly Increases; CSEA

LOCATION: Saratoga Springs (NY) City School District

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly detailed in the application form on or before the last filing date:

Open Competitive:

• Two (2) years of continuous, full time paid experience as a Custodian in a public-school system, one year of which must have involved supervisory responsibility

PLEASE NOTE : If the position requires the operation of a motor vehicle then the following special requirement applies: Eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver’s License at the time of application for appointment; possession of the license at time of appointment.

DUTIES : This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of a large school building or a number of small buildings and related facilities. The work is performed under the general direction or supervision of a Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or other school official with wide leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in keeping buildings and facilities up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation. This class differs from that of Custodian in that there is responsibility for a larger cleaning and maintenance operation. Supervision is exercised over the work of cleaning and custodial personnel. Related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Schedules and assigns cleaning and minor maintenance work of subordinate personnel;
• Inspects buildings and grounds regularly to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance procedures and makes recommendations for improvements or new equipment;
• Supervises the operation and regulation of heating plant equipment and other electrical and mechanical equipment;
• Plans, supervises and participates in building cleaning activities;
• Gives instructions in the use of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment to subordinate employees;
• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for all activities;
• Assumes responsibility for timely snow removal, sanding and salting of walks and driveways;
• May plan and supervise grounds maintenance activities;
• May inspect and otherwise exercise control over maintenance work performed by outside contractors;
• Requisitions equipment and supplies for custodial and maintenance activities;
• Reports any acts of vandalism or breakage to proper authorities;
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares regular written reports;
• May operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties.