Head Custodian (26 - 27 School Year) - CRS

Franklin Township Public School District Of Somerset

Somerset, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Custodial Services, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Flexible Spending Accounts, Google Apps, Groundskeeping, Hand Tools, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 80 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Prescription Drugs, Property Maintenance, Pumps, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, System Test, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Somerset, NJ
POSTED
5 days ago

Head Custodian

2026 - 2027 School Year

Conerly Road School

DESCRIPTION

Head Custodian

POSITION SUMMARY:

Head Custodians shall work as a liaison between District Custodial Services Administration and building level Custodians to ensure that the buildings are maintained in a safe, clean, and healthy condition for use by our students, faculty, and community.

DUTIES

  • Ensures that minor repairs are accomplished by the end of shift and that repairs that are not completed are recorded and completed as soon as possible.
  • IN conjunction with District Custodial Services Administration, shall maintain Custodian's work schedules and assignments.
  • Ensures the accuracy of Custodians' time sheets, when applicable.
  • Maintains the building's inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure adequate supplies.
  • Inspects, each morning, the custodial staff's work from the last evenings work for its completeness and thoroughness.
  • Complies with guidelines, distributed annual, from the department of Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial Services
  • Conducts meetings of the building''s custodial staff as needed or directed.
  • Ensures the building is heated to District standards prior to the arrival of staff and students.
  • Maintains, as directed, all motors, circulating pumps, compressors, water heating equipment and boilers in a high state of repair and prepares reports as per District policy. Maintenance and repairs beyond his/ her capacity shall be reported immediately to the Assistant Supervisor of custodial services and the building Principal.
  • Conducts period system tests to include, but not limited to, emergency lighting, as directed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • In addition to the above, Head Custodian shall have all the duties of a Custodian.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be a licensed driver and/or have transportation to and from work sites.
  • Must be able to lift at least 80lbs unassisted.
  • Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude with hand tools.
  • Be competent in the use of computer applications such as Google and Microsoft Office.
  • Have a pleasant manner when dealing with vendors and other district staff.
  • Must possess a Black Seal Operating Engineer''s license.
  • Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
  • Successful Criminal History Clearance
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
  • The Inventory Control Associate shall be able to perform the essential functions of their position at 100% capacity, without any permanent physical limitations that would limit his/her ability.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual/Multilingual.
  • Proven experience as an Assistant Head Custodian.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTSSA collective bargaining agreement, the compensation range for this position in the 26/27 SY is Step 0 ($20.32/ hourly) - Step 7 ($23.22/ hourly). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

BENEFITS

For full time staff include:

  • Medical, dental and prescription insurance
  • Personal and sick days
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Paid holidays

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of

Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job

description does not constitute a written employment contract.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law

and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited Google Suite, IEP software program and Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Franklin Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The Franklin Township School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Franklin Township Public School District Of Somerset