Examination
Posting
IMPORTANT: Please read
through the posting as it contains important information concerning this exam including
residency requirements and minimum qualifications. At the end of the posting,
you will find a link to the application packet. Completed applications must be
printed, signed and mailed in to the Personnel Office by the filing deadline.
THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Announces
an Open-Competitive Examination for
Head
Custodian
Exam Number 67498
EXAM DATE: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012.
LAST FILING DATE: Applications
must be received by or postmarked by the close of business on Friday, February
3rd, 2012.
LOCATION OF EXAM: To be
announced.
APPLICATION FEE:
A nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for
which you apply. The required fee(s)
must accompany your application(s).
Please make your personal check or money order payable to Glen Cove
Municipal
LOCATION
OF POSITION/VACANCY: The list established from this exam can be
used to fill any current or anticipated vacancy in the
SALARY: $35,782 to $53,056
(annually)
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Waived for this examination.
RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM: In accordance with
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
(A) Two (2) years
of satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities OR;
(B) One (1) year of
satisfactory experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities and one
(1) year of experience as a carpenter, painter, electrician, plumber, steam
fireman OR;
(C) Any
satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined in
(A) and (B) above.
DUTIES:
Assigns cleaners,
custodians and tradesmen to various tasks;
Responsible for
operation and maintenance of low pressure steam boilers;
Makes periodic
inspections of maintenance activities to see that they are being performed
according to regulations;
Inspects work
performed by private contractors;
Keeps records and makes
reports of supplies used and activities carried on;
Assists
with maintenance and custodial work when necessary.
STUDY GUIDES:
Study guides prepared by
the NYS Department of
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
There will be a
written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test will be for knowledge,
skills and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Ability to read
and follow written instructions
These questions
test for the ability to read, understand and apply written instructions for
performing tasks similar to those encountered on the job. All the information
needed to answer these questions will be provided in the test booklet.
2. Building
cleaning
These questions
test for knowledge of basic principles and practices of building cleaning. They
will deal with, but not necessarily be limited to, such areas as equipment,
tools, supplies, methods and procedures for cleaning different types of
surfaces and materials under various, commonly occurring circumstances.
3. Building
operation and maintenance I
These questions
test for knowledge of the basic principles, practices and techniques essential
to the correct operation and maintenance of public buildings. They deal with,
but are not necessarily limited to, such areas as building maintenance;
preventive maintenance, and minor repair of electrical and plumbing systems;
methods and equipment for snow removal; building safety and equipment storage.
4. Operation and
routine maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
These questions
test for knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques essential to
the correct operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems, including such areas as minor cleaning; room temperature
and building ventilation control; steam, hot water and hot air heating systems;
boiler operation; troubleshooting air conditioning system problems, and proper
maintenance of air conditioning systems.
5. Supervision
These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing,
and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives.
The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such
topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining
work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural
change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism,
morale, and discipline.
The New York State
Department of
The use of solar or battery operated calculators is
allowed. Devices with typewriter keyboards such as computers, spell-checkers,
personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries,
or any similar devices are prohibited.
MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS
SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY:
If you have applied for any other civil service
examinations to be given on the same test date for employment with
If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you
must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination
center by calling (518) 474-6470 in the Albany area or toll free at
1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 1], no later than two weeks before the test
date.
If you have applied for another local government examination with another
local civil service agency, call or write to each civil service agency to make
arrangements. You must make your request for these arrangements no later
than two weeks before the date of the examinations. You must notify all
local government civil service agencies with whom you have filed an application
of the test site at which you wish to take your examination.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY
MEMBERS:
Applicants whose
religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their
taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require
special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special
arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front
of the applications. The New York State
Department of
MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS:
If you apply for an
examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the
date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup
examination. You must contact The City
of Glen Cove Municipal
This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with
Section 23(2) of the
VETERAN’S CREDIT:
Veterans or
disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an
application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination
or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date
of the establishment of the resulting eligible list. Applications for Veteran’s credits are
available from this office. Effective
January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate
currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted
Veteran’s Credits in examinations.
Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military
status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the
establishment of the list. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof
indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the
CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN
THE LINE OF DUTY:
In conformance with
section 85-a of the
Background Investigation:
Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.
Special
Requirements for Appointment in
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.
APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS:
Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove Website:
OR:
From the office of:
The Glen Cove
Municipal Civil Service Commission
City of
Glen
During: Any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays).
Between the hours of: 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday OR: by sending a stamped ($.55)
self-addressed legal sized envelope with the applicants name and address on it,
requesting an application for the position.
Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be
accepted.
The applicant should make certain every question on the
application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects. All statements made by the candidates in
their application are subject to verification.
Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications. The Glen Cove Municipal
APPLICATION FEE
WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed
and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will
be allowed if you are determined eligible for
www.cityofglencoveny.org/forms/waiver.doc
ALTERNATE TEST DATES:
Alternate test
dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate
Test Date Policy established by this department. Under specific circumstances, an alternate
test date may be arranged. Your request
with written documentation must be received in the
ADMISSION NOTICES:
You will be
notified of the time and place of the examination. If you have not received your notice to
appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination,
call the Glen Cove Municipal
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the
Glen Cove Municipal
The City of
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer
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12/20/2012)