Custodial Coordinator MS/HS

Elmwood Park Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Park Public Schools seeks a High School / Middle School Custodial Coordinator to oversee the district's custodial operations and staff, ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities for students and staff. The role coordinates event coverage, maintains inventory, and enforces safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring staffing, managing purchases, and serving as a professional role model for district facilities, with a focus on integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial operations and build staffing.
• Coordinate coverage of building events for custodial staff.
• Monitor records of custodial employees and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Electronic equipment usage

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL CUSTODIAL COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Operations

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

To oversee custodial operations and building custodial staff, to ensure an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff, and public at district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Hold a Black Seal Fireman's License or shall meet requirements to obtain this license within one year of the date of employment.
• 2. Preferred to have a minimum of two (2) years of experience.
• 3. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4. Possess a valid N.J. Driver's License.
• 5. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character.
• 6. Demonstrate the ability to work well with others and with a wide diversity of individuals.
• 7. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• 8. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• 9. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• 10. Provide evidence of clearance of a criminal record history check by the Department of Education.
• 11. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• 12. Pass the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• 13. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable, and legal.

VERIFICATIONS OF COMPETENCY:

• 1. District application and resume.
• 2. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
• 3. Employment interview.
• 4. High school transcripts and official college transcripts if applicable

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Recommend, for purchase, supplies, materials, and equipment needed for the custodial program and maintain an adequate inventory.
• 2. Coordinate coverage of building events for school custodial staff.
• 3. Monitor the records of all custodial employees in the school.
• 4. Maintain an inventory and recommend purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment.
• 5. Strive constantly to promote the safety, health, and comfort of the students and employees.
• 6. Perform related duties as required.
• 7. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• 8. Serve as a role model for staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
• 9. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• 10. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• 11. Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, construction codes, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• 12. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Supervisor of Operations and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
• 13. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• 14. Keep track of supplies and inventory and distribute as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Stipend to be determined by the Board of Education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job, and are not meant to be all i nclusive. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• 1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job independently, and heavier items with assistance or with the help of carts, lifts, and wheels as needed to perform the functions of the job. Be able to shovel substantial weight and dig at times.
• 2. Sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk for required periods of time in order to reach all areas necessary for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
• 3. Demonstrate ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• 4. Demonstrate ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• 5. Demonstrate ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• 6. Demonstrate ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual tools, computers, and/or controls.
• 7. Demonstrate ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• 8. Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to be followed in establishing and maintaining records and files, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, and time spent.
• 9. Demonstrate ability to associate with children and school staff.
• 10. Assess and report needed repairs to supervisor.
• 11. Inspect, analyze, and determine the cleaning work to be done and materials needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• 1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• 2. Ability to work effectively under a variety of weather conditions.
• 3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• 4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• 5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

EVALUATION:

The building principal and/or Director of Facilities shall evaluate the High School / Middle School Custodial Coordinator in accordance with this job description, and such other criteria as shall be established by the Board of Education.