Fireman- Assistant Chief

Position

Fireman
• Essential Personnel Position
• 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Reports to:

Chief Custodian

Location:

Gunning Bedford

Closing Date: 06/09/2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Work Year: 12 Months

Compensation:
Refer to Custodial Salary Scale

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Performs the fireman duties assigned by the Chief Custodian or Administrator; provides services which will offer clean, comfortable, healthful, safe, and attractive buildings for students and staff. Assumes a major responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the heating system.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions. The employee must be able to lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. He/she must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage 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; must possess quality of inquiring before taking action on items with which one is not familiar.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions, write reports and maintain records.
• Use of technology as it relates to the position (email, data management, work order software, school dude, etc.).
• A valid driver's license is desirable.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry.
• Must hold a custodian-fireman certificate (90 hours) or be in the process of obtaining it, or commit to obtain 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.

• Operates boilers, burners, ventilation and mechanical equipment.
• Operates grounds equipment including mowers and grass trimmers.
• Responsible for assisting with snow removal as needed.
• Assist 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.
• Respond 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.

This position in the Colonial School District is considered an Essential Personnel position. Essential Personnel are required to be at work for emergencies during and outside of the scheduled workday, including weekends and holidays for duties including but not limited to: snow removal, flooding in the building(s), response to alarms, water damage after a storm. If, for some reason, the district closes or opens on an altered schedule, regardless of the message communicated by the District, you are expected to report to work on time or at the time stated by your supervisor.

The employee must be able to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting, and bending. He/she must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;

talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check must be less than 1 year old.
• DE Child Protection Registry Report.
• TB Test must be less than 1 year old.
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck.
• Signed Social Security card-required by State of Delaware for payroll purposes; you will be able to upload a copy directly into your Onboarding Packet.
• I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification.

The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.