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SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Custodian
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education
Date of Adoption: June 13, 2013
JOB TITLE: Custodian
REPORTS TO: The Custodian employee receives daily direction from the Head Custodian,
the School Principal and the Director of Building and Grounds and/or the Business
Administrator/Board Secretary.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: Custodial employees are responsible for keeping the school
buildings and grounds clean and in an orderly condition. Custodial employees will also perform
minor tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of school district buildings and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificate of good health by school doctor.
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 there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly person's
offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-
4A.4.
Valid NJ driver's license.
Proof of citizenship or registration - I-9 form.
Black Seal license (One year time allowance to obtain).
Some experience as a school custodian, or the equivalent in custodial service at other
institutions and firms.
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find
appropriate, acceptable and legal.
KNOWLEDGE & CRITICAL SKILLS:
Ability to communicate with others.
Ability to speak fluent English and be understood under normal circumstances.
Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
Ability to use common hand tools.
Ability to select proper equipment and tools to complete tasks.
Demonstrate aptitude for completion of assigned tasks.
Use of safety practices in equipment handling and the use of tools.
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SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Custodian
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
Twelve month position. Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education and in
accordance with the negotiated agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local
JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arrive to work on time dressed in a clean uniform, steel-toe safety shoes, hair trimmed and
ready to work.
Be responsible to the Principal and the Head Custodian/Director of Building and Grounds for
the cleanliness of the assigned building, remaining on school premises during assigned hours.
Keep building premises, including sidewalks and planted areas, net, clean and free of
rubbish at all times.
Clean classrooms, offices, corridors, stairwells and remove rubbish each day when required
by schedule, including dusting, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
Scrub and disinfect toilets, floors, sanitary fixtures, water fountains, and replenish paper and
soap stock daily.
Clean and maintain all boilers and other mechanical equipment.
Clean mechanical rooms, air handles rooms, pipe chases, etc. Keep areas free of stored
boxes, furniture and other clutter.
Clean HVAC grills and diffusers.
Replace bulbs in burned out lights.
Move, install and/or assemble all furniture as needed.
Periodically wash walls, bookcases, windows and shampoo rugs. Move furniture to reach
corners, cracks and crevices of covered parts of rooms.
Snow removal and de-icing.
Receive building deliveries and move shipment to appropriate classroom.
Report all major repairs needed promptly to the Head Custodian in writing (or email).
Maintain adequate safety measures and follow legal restrictions in the performance of the
work.
Assume responsibility for the building and, before leaving, ensure that all doors and windows
are secure and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
Set an example for the other custodial employees in regard to neatness of appearance,
friendly relations with other school employees, courtesy to the public, and in devotion to the
job.
Continually improve your technical expertise in work procedures and
Attend in-service training, as required.
Evaluate custodial products.
Assist with the training of new personnel.
Assist with emergency evacuations and drills. Assist the administration and appropriate
emergency personnel with any emergency and potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Buildings and
Grounds and/or Principal.
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SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Custodian
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education
The list of duties above does not constitute an exclusive listing of the functions but merely sets forth
guidance in some of the duties of the position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Any physical
condition, which would cause the employee to be a hazard to him or others, is considered
disqualifying. The following are general physical requirements for the position.
Good distance vision and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten
characters are required (glasses permitted).
Ability to see all work areas to clean and maintain.
Ability to hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid is required.
100% use of arms, hands, legs, feet, shoulders and back or sufficient use of arms, hands, legs,
feet, shoulders and back to accomplish the job.
Strength and endurance as required to perform sustained heavy labor and to lift and move
objects weighing up to 100 pounds safely. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Work requires flexibility and agility to perform a variety of physical labor, including ability
to climb (stairs and ladders), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, stand, push, pull, lift,
grasp, reach with hands and arms, use fingers to handle objects, operate tools, computers
and/or controls, and the ability to perform repetitive motions during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to shovel snow.
Individual must be capable of being exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions,
hazards, and atmospheric conditions during the performance of their duties.
If these physical requirements change, then a functionality evaluation will be administered through
the Board of Education for continuation of service.
EVALUATION:
The Director of Buildings and Grounds and the Building Principal jointly, with input from the Head
Custodian, shall evaluate the Custodial employee in accordance with Board Policy, this Job
Description, and such other criteria as shall be established by the Board of Education.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Scotch Plains, NJ
Skills
Board of Educationunmatched
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High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Legalunmatched
Lift/Move 100 Poundsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Product Testingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
School Buildingsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
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