Assistant Head Custodian JobID: 3201

Position Type:

Classified Staff/ASST HEAD CUST

Date Posted:

7/11/2025

Location:

Multiple Locations - Facilities

Closing Date:

08/15/2025

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Applicant must have received a canvas letter from Nassau BOCES in order to be eligible for this position. Performs custodial duties and supervises a crew either on a night shift or in an assigned area of a school; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in supervising subordinate personnel and performing semi-skilled repairs.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Assigns tasks to crew of cleaners and custodians and supervises their work. 2. Supervises operation of school buildings during school events. 3. Checks heating and ventilating equipment for proper working order. 4. Makes minor repairs to lockers, doors, windows, etc. 5. Requisitions, receives, and distributes building cleaning supplies. 6. Assists in the performance of routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Considerable knowledge of building and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment. 2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating systems. 3. Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs. 4. Ability to assign and supervise the activities of subordinates. 5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience

1. Two years of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities;

or 2. One year of satisfactory experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, steam firer or other related maintenance work.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358, tmcgrath@nasboces.org and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: http://www.nassauboces.org. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; or call 646-428-3900; or fax 646-428-3843; or TDD 800-877-8339; or email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004; or call 1-800-669-4000 or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY); or fax 212-336-3790; or email info@eeoc.gov. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458; or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY); or email info@dhr.ny.gov; complaint forms may be sent directly to complaint@dhr.ny.gov; or fax 718-741-8322.