Fireman- Assistant Chief

Position

F/T Fireman – Assistant Chief (Mon‑Fri 6:00 am–2:00 pm) at Gunning Bedford Middle School.

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial
• Location:
  
  Gunning Bedford Middle School
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Closing Date: 6/09/2026
• Work Year: 12 months
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Compensation:
  Refer to Custodial Salary Scale

• Operates boilers, burners, ventilation and mechanical equipment.
• Operates grounds equipment including mowers and grass trimmers.
• Assists with snow removal as needed.
• Assists in all maintenance and minor repair of mechanical equipment and furniture in the building, including replacement of small window glass.
• Assists in all cleaning as outlined in the custodian's position guide.
• Performs minor maintenance repairs to building facilities and replacement of small window glass.
• Responds to emergency requests at any time, such as snow removal, flooding conditions (burst pipe), etc.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to custodian duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds; can work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions; ability to perform repetitive stooping, twisting, and bending.
• Regular attendance required.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities and determine priorities with minimal guidance.
• Ability to get along with adults and students.
• Good moral character: honest, dependable and courteous.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures; inquisitive when unfamiliar with tasks.
• Ability to read operating instructions, write reports, and maintain records.
• Proficiency with technology (email, data management, work order software, etc.).
• A valid driver's license is desirable.
• Acceptable criminal background report; no entries on child abuse registry.
• Must hold or be in process of obtaining a custodian-fireman certificate (90 hours), or commit to obtaining it within a specified time limit.
• Prefer two years of successful experience as a custodian.
• Must be able to work beyond regular hours when required to ensure custodial assignments are properly handled.

• Lifts, pushes, and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive stooping, twisting, and bending.
• Work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.
• Frequently stand, walk, and sit; use hands/fingers; reach; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, adjust focus.

• Satisfactory criminal background check (not older than one year).
• Child Protection Registry: no entries.
• TB test: not older than one year.
• Mandatory direct deposit paycheck.
• Signed Social Security card; I-9 with required documents.