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Chief Custodian

JobID: 30711

Position Type:
  Facilities/Custodian


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  Southern Delaware School of the Arts


Date Available:
  Spring 2025


Closing Date:
  04/04/2025


District:
  Indian River School District
  Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three (3) years successful experience as a Custodian.
• Holds a certificate of completion from the State of Delaware for Chief Custodian, preferred.
• Demonstrates supervisory and leadership qualities, including the tact to resolve conflicts when necessary.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, and Frontline (Aesop), preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to write and administer evaluations, discipline letters and improvement plans.
• Knowledge of remote building systems, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and get along with others.
• Ability to meet the minimum physical requirements of climbing a ladder to a minimum of 12 feet and lifting 50lbs and being able to carry it for 50 feet.
• Hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license during the tenure of employment.
• Employee will be required to work in-person/in the building for the position.
• External applicants: Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.

Primary Duties:
• Direct the safe and efficient operations of all custodial operations within a specific location.
• Supervise custodial staff and provide appropriate instruction and feedback on work responsibilities.
• Perform timely and effective performance appraisals of custodial staff.
• Practice and demonstrate safe work habits.
• Oversee the care of grounds, including but not limited to lawn cutting, mulching and landscaping, shrub trimming and snow removal.
• Supervise the security of buildings and equipment and update the Building Principal and Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds of items needing attention.
• Supervise the operation of all mechanical equipment, including boilers, burners, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
• May be responsible for training employees on new methods.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment and work performed. 
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment and paper products. 
• Prepare requisition for supplies and work orders for building and equipment repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform basic recordkeeping and report writing.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Indian River School District as established by the Board of Education and the Superintendent.
• Represent the school and the school district in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
• Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net 
Outside Applicants & Substitute Custodians:
• Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable, certificates (if applicable), and three letters of references, done within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.
The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, creed religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.


 




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