Custodian Job at Pleasantville Public Schools in Pleasantville

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
11/15/2024

Location:
South Main Street School

Closing Date:
12/31/2024
Pleasantville Public Schools
Pleasantville, New Jersey
Job Description

Business/ Operations

TITLE: CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Black Seal License
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Knowledge of facility operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; heating and ventilation; proper handling of hazardous materials
4. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
6. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
8. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
9. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
10. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
11. Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
12. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Facilities/Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Security

• Opens/closes the building each day. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Building Maintenance
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
• Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use.
• Executes environmental accommodations related to student health and safety and implements specific cleaning directions and other required measures to further the protection of students and/or staff members with potentially life-threatening allergies and/or physical disabilities.
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards daily.
• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian or principal.
• Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian.
• Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.

Grounds maintenance

1. Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
2. Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
3. Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
4. Performs grounds-keeping chores including leaf raking and removal of litter, to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Environmental Demands:
The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times

Other

• May be required to wear a standard uniform selected by the district for security purposes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month employee, salary and work year as set by the PEA contract.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.

Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education
Date: August 18, 2015
Revised:

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 Mandatory statewide source separation and recycling of through 99.39 solid waste.
N.J.S.A. 13:1F-19 School Integrated Pest Management Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:17-3 Tenure of janitorial employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:17-41 Rules and regulations governing janitorial employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-3 Display of flag
N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 Fire drills
N.J.S.A. 18A:41-2 Fire and smoke doors closed
N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et seq. N.J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act
N.J.S.A. 34:7-1 License necessary
N.J.A.C. 5:11-8.5 Licensing of operating engineers and boiler operators
N.J.A.C. 6A:26 Educational facilities
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12 Operations and maintenance of facilities
N.J.A.C. 6A:26A Comprehensive maintenance plans
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.1 et seq. Source separation and recycling of solid waste
N.J.A.C. 12:100-4.2 Adoption by reference
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.