THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Custodian/Boiler Operator
Qualifications: 1/ Must hold acceptable NJ Black Seal License within one year of
appointment; 2/ Good oral and written communication skills;
3/ Excellent customer service skills; 4/ Must be capable of working in an
environment in which demands and priorities change rapidly; 5/ Must be
self-motivated, aware of surroundings and detail oriented; 6/ Demonstrated ability to function
effectively in a diverse school community; 7/ Demonstrated aptitude or
competence for Key Duties; 8/ Ability to work cooperatively with other members
of the school staff under the direction of the school principal; 9/ Ability to
keep necessary records; 10/ Ability to maintain a neat personal appearance and
a friendly, cooperative attitude with school personnel, students, PTA, PTSO and
the general public; ability to fulfill all other duties as outlined in the
Operational Handbook for Custodial and Maintenance Employees; 8/ Required
criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien
status; 9/ Ability to work on site
during the hours required; 10/ Such
alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable;
Responsible to:
School Principal and/or
Director of Buildings and Grounds and/or Head
Custodian
Primary Function:
In an assigned Building: All
Grounds and Equipment Maintenance
Illustration of Key Duties:
1)
Maintain school plant in a neat, clean and orderly condition; 2) maintain
healthful and safe conditions, including proper heating, lighting and
ventilation; 3) observe good fire prevention, safety and security rules and
practices; 4) provide proper care of the grounds, including lawns, shrubs,
walks and driveways; 5) receive, check in if required, and store all school
supplies under the direction of a designated person of the school staff; 6) maintain necessary records for the adequate
operation of the school plant; 7) follow all environmental rules, use safety
gear; 8) maintain boilers; 9/ Maintains a positive liaison with professional,
civic, volunteer and other community agencies and groups having an interest in
the school, 10/ Fulfill all other duties as outlined in the Operational
Handbook for Custodial and Maintenance Employees; 11/ Works within the context
of all board policies, administrative
directions and state laws/regulations,
12/ Keeps supervisors informed
of problems, events and any conditions
requiring further attention, 15/ Aligns
work priorities with the district and their supervisor’s standards and
objectives, 9) assume other related responsibilities and duties as assigned or within
the context of the above major responsibilities and/or illustration of key
duties.
Terms: 12 month, salary and benefits as per the MEA agreement
and board policy.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on
evaluation of non-certified staff.
ESTABLISHED:
1973
Revised:
1991, 2006, 2011