SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAL WORKER
Lewis County, NY is looking for SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAL WORKER in Lowville, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701553711 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Salary: $19.35 - $22.66 Hourly
Location : Lewis County Courthouse, NY
Job Type: Per Diem
Job Number: 202600033
Department: Building & Grounds Court House
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs routine building cleaning work; does related work as required. This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed under general supervision according to a well-established procedure and minor maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. This class differs from Cleaner primarily in that incumbents of this position may be required to lift and move heavy weights and equipment and work from heights on ladders. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.
Typical Work Activities
Minimum Qualifications
None is required, but some experience in building cleaning work is desirable.
Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks; ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds or more; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Lewis County offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including NYS Retirement, medical coverage, dental coverage, and vision coverage. The County offers paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holiday pay.
Salary: $19.35 - $22.66 Hourly
Location : Lewis County Courthouse, NY
Job Type: Per Diem
Job Number: 202600033
Department: Building & Grounds Court House
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs routine building cleaning work; does related work as required. This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed under general supervision according to a well-established procedure and minor maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. This class differs from Cleaner primarily in that incumbents of this position may be required to lift and move heavy weights and equipment and work from heights on ladders. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.
Typical Work Activities
- Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
- Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing and polishing floors;
- Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
- Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
- Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash and garbage;
- Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
- Arranges and moves chairs, tables and desks and other equipment for special use in the building;
- Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
- May sand and repair desks, tables and chairs;
- May assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs;
- May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas fired low pressure heating system;
- May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other grounds-keeping tasks as assigned;
- May clear snow and ice from walks;
- May load and unload trucks;
- Delivers packages and messages;
Minimum Qualifications
None is required, but some experience in building cleaning work is desirable.
Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks; ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds or more; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Lewis County offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including NYS Retirement, medical coverage, dental coverage, and vision coverage. The County offers paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holiday pay.