Glen Ridge Public Schools – job description

Business/Plant Operations

TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Black Seal License; high school diploma or

equivalent training

2. Minimum experience in plant operation and

maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures;

repairs; security; heating and ventilation as

determined by the board

3. Supervisory ability

4. Demonstrated knowledge of fire/safety laws and

proper handling of hazardous materials

5. Required criminal history background check and

proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

SUPERVISES: All custodians under his/her authority

JOB GOAL: To oversee the custodial operations of individual school

facilities and ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable

school environment; to carry out administrative tasks

required to maintain and operate the plant to the required

standards.

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the school each day.

2. Schedules daily tasks, supervises work of custodians and

participates in daily cleaning of facilities.

3. Monitors and regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning

systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to

ensure economical use of fuel, water and electricity.

4. Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work in the building.

5. Participates in the selection, assignment, scheduling and training

of the custodial staff.

6. Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of supplies, tools,

equipment, and fuel.

7. Monitors the time records of all custodians in the school and

certifies them for salary payment.

8. Evaluates the performance of custodians in accordance with board

policy.

9. Completes custodial reports, building condition reports and other

records as required.

10. Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical

installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.

11. Ensures that all fire/safety and environmental laws and

regulations relating to the plant maintenance and operation are

enforced.

12. Maintains preventative maintenance logs and other records as

required.

13. Performs related duties as required for daily operation of the

school.

TERMS OF Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of

EMPLOYMENT: Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance

with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of

noncertified staff.

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