Head Custodian at MPTCS Newark, NJ

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Family Leave

Participation in state pension plan

Professional growth and development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

The Downtown Boulder Partnership is seeking a Head Custodian for Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, NJ. This pivotal role includes facilitating training, managing schedules, and ensuring quality custodial service across the district.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in custodial services, supervisory experience, and a commitment to educational equity. The position offers a salary range of $44,000-$49,999 and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School.
• Three years of experience in custodial services.
• Required to have a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate custodial training for new employees.
• Assist with work schedules for custodial staff.
• Perform building inspections to ensure quality of work.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Custodial Services Operations

Building Inspections

Education

High School or Equivalent Certificate

Active Black Seal License

Job description

Head Custodian position at MPTCS, Newark, NJ.

Job Description

Mission: The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

Who You Are

You will be responsible for assisting the Director of Facilities with the delivery of services for the districts custodial services program. In addition, you will be a resource to your assigned locations regarding custodial services operations, custodians, building inspections, training, special projects, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience: Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Active Black Seal License
• Preferred Skills and Work Experience:
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Three (3) years of experience in work involving the heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.
  • Applicants will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Internal Staff: Must have a letter of recommendation from a MPTCS staff member.

The Role

• Facilitate the custodial training program for all new custodial employees; provide ongoing training as needed.
• Assist with screening the Office of Custodial Services applicants; provide recommendations for employment to the Director.
• Assist with preparing work schedules for assigned employees to include pest control craftsmen, night shift employees, etc.
• Upon request, may assist site-based administrators with interviewing prospective custodians.
• Act as liaison between custodial staff and site-based administrators, as needed.
• Consult with the building administrator and/or the Director regarding personnel actions, as needed.
• Assist the Director with the development of departmental goals.
• Review and test new cleaning products for vendors; recommend new products to the Director for consideration.
• Perform building inspections to ensure the quality of work, cleanliness of buildings, and to certify that safety procedures are followed; document, report, or correct any infractions.
• Ensure, through documentation, that all standards and procedures are performed at assigned sites.
• Schedule and perform monthly inventory of supplies; survey equipment within schools and ensure that repairs are made in a timely manner.
• Replenish and distribute supplies and equipment in a timely manner to ensure the continued performance of custodial services and assigned locations.
• Perform special projects as directed, including organizing the work crew/schedules for new school openings, gym floor refinishing, emergency outbreak support team, etc.; follow standard operating procedures to identify job resources as needed.
• Complete cross training in all aspects of the operation of custodial services. (e.g., supply inventory and ordering, developing work assignments, facilitating training programs, etc.)
• Facilitate employee input meetings with head custodians quarterly.
• Perform related work as required.

Salary Range $44,000-$49,999

Term of Employment: 12 Months

Union: Unaffiliated

Benefits

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.