Substitute Custodians

East Greenwich Township School District; Mickleton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Greenwich Township School District is seeking a Custodian in Mickleton, New Jersey. This position involves general cleaning and maintenance of school grounds and buildings under the supervision of the Principal and Maintenance Coordinator. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid New Jersey driver’s license, and preferred experience in cleaning maintenance. This twelve-month position adheres to a salary established through the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Equal Opportunity Employment is offered.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience to perform maintenance duties.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Black Seal License desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Checks and secures the building at the start and end of shifts.
• Cleans various areas according to school district standards.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties and clears debris.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluent English

Ability to coordinate work

Grounds-keeping skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brooms

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Title

CUSTODIAN

Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, or former position that offered experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Black Seal License desirable.
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment drug screening and TB test.

Primary Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Maintenance Coordinator, and Business Administrator, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performance Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

Uses 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.

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

Occasional travel between schools may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• 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 all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands and 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.

Terms of Employment

Twelve month position. Salary established by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the board policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The East Greenwich Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational and Service Organization.