Substitute Buildings and Grounds Worker

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 40,925 - 63,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

A local school district in New Jersey is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain school properties. This role involves cleaning, minor repairs, and safety inspections of facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance and repairs. The position offers a salary range of $40,925 to $63,730, with benefits such as medical, dental, and paid leave. Familiarity with safety procedures and tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in clean, safe condition.
• Perform inspections and recommend repairs.
• Regulate building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance methods

Ability to follow work orders

Knowledge of safety standards

Ability to troubleshoot issues

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Buildings and Grounds/ Grounds Worker

Buildings and Grounds Custodian

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks to keep school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean condition such as clearing disposing of trash, cleaning bathrooms and floors, washing windows, dusting furniture and fixtures, mowing grass, and related tasks.
• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice, and related tasks.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly.
• Opens and closes building and ensures that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving.
• Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and places orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve electrical or electricity issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma.
• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $40,925 to $63,730.

Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer