Per Diem Custodian SY ; NBOE

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT – Per Diem Custodian, Office of Facilities Management

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Under direction, supervises and works with custodial personnel engaged in cleaning and maintenance of a school building and grounds. The duties may vary; this description illustrates typical responsibilities.

• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
• At least two (2) years of experience involving heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, buildings, and grounds.
• Current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey required only if vehicle operation is essential for the position.

• Inspect, analyze, and determine cleaning work and materials needed.
• Establish, maintain, and develop effective work plans for subordinates.
• Supervise and lead cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings, grounds, and furniture.
• Supervise safe operation of heating, ventilating equipment, and supervision of elevator operators.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to identify significant conditions and ensure required work is performed.
• Obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and supervise the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, and time spent.
• Report needed repairs to the authorities.
• Learn to utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of inspection, analysis, and planning for building and ground maintenance and HVAC work.
• Knowledge of procedures for establishing and maintaining work procedures, records, and materials.
• Ability to analyze maintenance problems and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to give clear assignments and instructions.
• Ability to associate with children and school staff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently for the duties of the position; alternative communication methods may be considered.
• Eligibility for persons with mental or physical disabilities who can perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation.

Principal/Supervisor of Custodians

• Salary: $24.50 per hour.
• Employment Period:
  As needed basis.
• Union Affiliation:
  Local 68.

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.