NYC CUSTODIAN ENGINEER COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER
EXPLANATIONS, PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES,
SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND PROFESSIONAL EXAM PREPARATION
TOOLKIT – 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATED EDITION
What should terrazzo floors be cleaned with daily?
Damp mop using clear water
A "plumber's friend" is a device used to clear a stoppage in a:
Drain line
Galvanized iron pails resist rusting because the iron is coated with:
Zinc
Radiator brushes are called:
Counter brushes
Chamois skin is used for:
Drying window glass after washing
What item melts at a given temperature to help prevent the spread of fire in a school
building?
Fusible link
When polyurethane is applied to a wood floor, it is often recommended that between coats
the floor should be:
Screened
A paintbrush used for latex painting is best cleaned with:
Warm water and soap
To prevent mosquito breeding grounds on school premises, the custodian engineer should:
Eliminate any standing water
Which quality is NOT desirable in a school Custodian Engineer?
Surly
As a newly appointed Custodian Engineer, duties should always be performed:
Consistently in a manner above expectations
, An air compressor produces air that is:
Hot and moist
When installing vinyl floor tile, it is best to:
Apply heat to the floor tile
The American flag can be displayed during inclement weather only when:
A storm or all-weather flag is flown
If a water main breaks outside a school building, which agency should be notified?
Department of Environmental Protection
The quality of work performed by cleaning employees is best evaluated by:
Inspecting the building periodically
The process of repairing mortar joints in brickwork is known as:
Pointing
When ordering steel wool, the finest grade is:
00
The material used with solder to make it adhere better is:
Flux
Inside burrs of recently cut pipe are usually removed by:
Reaming
The size of a chisel is determined by its:
Width
What type of saw is best for cutting wood across the grain?
Cross-cut saw
Which tool is best for removing nails from a wooden packing crate?
Curved claw hammer
A cold chisel is used for cutting:
Metal
A #10 sheet metal screw is:
Longer than a #6 sheet metal screw
A 6-point saw has:
6 teeth per inch
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER
EXPLANATIONS, PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES,
SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND PROFESSIONAL EXAM PREPARATION
TOOLKIT – 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATED EDITION
What should terrazzo floors be cleaned with daily?
Damp mop using clear water
A "plumber's friend" is a device used to clear a stoppage in a:
Drain line
Galvanized iron pails resist rusting because the iron is coated with:
Zinc
Radiator brushes are called:
Counter brushes
Chamois skin is used for:
Drying window glass after washing
What item melts at a given temperature to help prevent the spread of fire in a school
building?
Fusible link
When polyurethane is applied to a wood floor, it is often recommended that between coats
the floor should be:
Screened
A paintbrush used for latex painting is best cleaned with:
Warm water and soap
To prevent mosquito breeding grounds on school premises, the custodian engineer should:
Eliminate any standing water
Which quality is NOT desirable in a school Custodian Engineer?
Surly
As a newly appointed Custodian Engineer, duties should always be performed:
Consistently in a manner above expectations
, An air compressor produces air that is:
Hot and moist
When installing vinyl floor tile, it is best to:
Apply heat to the floor tile
The American flag can be displayed during inclement weather only when:
A storm or all-weather flag is flown
If a water main breaks outside a school building, which agency should be notified?
Department of Environmental Protection
The quality of work performed by cleaning employees is best evaluated by:
Inspecting the building periodically
The process of repairing mortar joints in brickwork is known as:
Pointing
When ordering steel wool, the finest grade is:
00
The material used with solder to make it adhere better is:
Flux
Inside burrs of recently cut pipe are usually removed by:
Reaming
The size of a chisel is determined by its:
Width
What type of saw is best for cutting wood across the grain?
Cross-cut saw
Which tool is best for removing nails from a wooden packing crate?
Curved claw hammer
A cold chisel is used for cutting:
Metal
A #10 sheet metal screw is:
Longer than a #6 sheet metal screw
A 6-point saw has:
6 teeth per inch
