Chief Custodian - Central Elementary

Seaford School District

Seaford (DE)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Job summary

The Seaford School District is seeking a Chief Custodian to supervise custodial staff and oversee cleaning and maintenance across district facilities. The role requires certification or eligibility in Delaware and a minimum of five years building maintenance experience.

Strong leadership, communication, and scheduling skills are essential, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Travel between district buildings is required, and a direct deposit system is in place.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with post-secondary school preferred.
State of Delaware certification for Chief Custodian or ability to meet certification requirements.
Supervisory experience including hiring, development of staff, and progressive discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of experience with building maintenance.
Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Supervises, develops and monitors performance of custodial staff.
Completes monthly observations and annual evaluations for custodial staff.
Evaluates performance and completes progressive discipline when needed.
Provides professional development and hands-on training for staff.
Manages custodial assignments and schedules.
Ensures proper documentation related to staff time.
Maintains inventories and coordinates ordering with Buildings and Grounds.
Inspects fire and safety equipment in assigned buildings.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift 50+ pounds

Valid driver’s license

Outlook

Word

Excel

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

JOB GOAL: To supervise custodial staff and ensure cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings and grounds. Maintain equipment and supplies required for cleaning and maintenance goals.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with post-secondary school preferred
State of Delaware certification for Chief Custodian or ability to meet certification requirements
Supervisory experience including and not limited to hiring, development of staff, and progressive discipline
A minimum of 5 years of experience with building maintenance
Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds
Valid driver's license
Ability to work a flexible work schedule; which may include nights and weekends
Legal residency within 50 miles of the geographic boundaries of the district preferred
Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel

Performance Responsibilities

Supervises, develops and monitors performance of custodial staff
Completes monthly observations and annual evaluations for custodial staff
Evaluates performance of staff and completes the progressive discipline process as needed
Provides professional development opportunities and hands-on training with staff
Facilitates regular staff meetings with direct reports
Manages custodial assignments and schedules
Requests substitutes as needed and provides direct oversight of responsibilities completed
Ensures accuracy and completion of documentation related to use of time by staff
Establishes and maintains procedures and processes
Inspects all areas of assigned building(s) and grounds and performs custodial preventive maintenance and mechanical work as needed
Maintains an inventory of maintenance and custodial supplies and coordinates ordering with the Office of Buildings and Grounds
Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment and makes recommendations for inventory
Oversees storage and disbursement of custodial supplies and equipment
Inspects and maintains all fire and safety equipment in assigned building(s)
Completes all required reports timely and accurately
Maintains appropriate heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
Actively participates in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, supplies, and equipment
Maintains records for preventive maintenance
Performs minor repairs/maintenance in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electricity, heating systems, air conditioning systems and painting
Leads completion of duties related to emergencies, such as flooding, broken windows, system failures, etc.
Completes other assigned duties during inclement weather, such as snow removal
Promotes the safety, health and comfort of students, staff and the public when using assigned building(s) and grounds
Completes a 2 hour minimum inspection of assigned building(s) and grounds
Responds to all security and fire notifications
Completes all other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools
Use of District assigned computer

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools and the District Office is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Temporary Position

All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

Number of Months/Days

12 months 261 days

Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Eligible for State Share of Benefits

Yes

Pension Eligible Position

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

Special Conditions of Employment

All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

Standard Requirements

Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
Tuberculin Test
Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

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