Permanent School Custodian *Full-Time

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Position Type: Non Instructional - All Titles/ Custodian

Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

CUSTODIAN DAY

Wilson Avenue School
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Custodian Day at the various locations.

Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Under direction, supervises and works with custodial (janitorial) personnel engaged in cleaning and maintenance of a school building and grounds; Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.

Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Applicants will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Inspects, analyzes, and determines the cleaning work to be done and materials needed.

Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds.

Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.

Supervises and takes the lead in sweeping, washing, and sanding floors and in applying wax and polish to wooden, linoleum, and composition floors.

Supervises and takes the lead in the application of paint remover and turpentine or other cleaning agents to furniture.

Supervises and takes the lead in sanding rough and discolored areas, and in applying linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint to furniture.

Supervises and takes the lead in the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.

Supervises and takes the lead in operation of heating and ventilating equipment.

Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

Establishes and maintains records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed and time spent.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge of problems, procedures, and operations involved in inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and ground maintenance and heating and ventilating work to be done.

Knowledge of methods used in establishing, maintaining, and developing effective work procedures to be followed in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

Knowledge of procedures to be followed in establishing and maintaining records and files of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, time spent, and cost.

Ability to analyze building, heating, and ground maintenance problems.

Ability to associate with children and school staff.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL/SUPERVISOR OF CUSTODIANS

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

Union Affiliation: Local 68

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees.

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