Chief Custodian - Elementary
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Janitor
Chief Custodian - Central Elementary
JOB GOAL:
To supervise custodial staff and ensure cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings and grounds. Maintain equipment and supplies required for cleaning and maintenance goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent with post-secondary school preferred State of Delaware certification for Chief Custodian or ability to meet certification requirements Supervisory experience including and not limited to hiring, development of staff, and progressive discipline A minimum of 5 years of experience with building maintenance Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds Valid driver's license Ability to work a flexible work schedule;
which may include nights and weekends Legal residency within 50 miles of the geographic boundaries of the district preferred Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises, develops and monitors performance of custodial staff
- Completes monthly observations and annual evaluations for custodial staff
- Evaluates performance of staff and completes the progressive discipline process as needed
- Provides professional development opportunities and hands-on training with staff
- Facilitates regular staff meetings with direct reports
- Manages custodial assignments and schedules
- Requests substitutes as needed and provides direct oversight of responsibilities completed
- Ensures accuracy and completion of documentation related to use of time by staff
- Establishes and maintains procedures and processes
- Inspects all areas of assigned building(s) and grounds and performs custodial preventive maintenance and mechanical work as needed
- Maintains an inventory of maintenance and custodial supplies and coordinates ordering with the Office of Buildings and Grounds
- Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment and makes recommendations for inventory
- Oversees storage and disbursement of custodial supplies and equipment
- Inspects and maintains all fire and safety equipment in assigned building(s)
- Completes all required reports timely and accurately
- Maintains appropriate heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
- Actively participates in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, supplies, and equipment
- Maintains records for preventive maintenance
- Performs minor repairs/maintenance in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electricity, heating systems, air conditioning systems and painting
- Leads completion of duties related to emergencies, such as flooding, broken windows, system failures, etc.
- Completes other assigned duties during inclement weather, such as snow removal
- Promotes the safety, health and comfort of students, staff and the public when using assigned building(s) and grounds
- Completes a 2 hour minimum inspection of assigned building(s) and grounds
- Responds to all security and fire notifications
- Completes all other duties as assigned
Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Equipment Use 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 Use of District assigned computer
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 Travel between schools and the District Office is required.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form 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. Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures. Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment. Organizational and time management skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, 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.
TEMPORARY POSITION:
No
Note:
All temporary positions will end on June 30th. NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 months 261 days
Note:
Months/days will be pro-rated to start date. FULL TIME OR PART TIME:
Full Time ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS:
Yes PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION:
Yes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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