Custodian/Maintenance Worker

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:

5/21/2024

Location:

Oradell Public School District

Date Available:

07/01/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Custodian/Maintenance Worker

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks to keep school buildings and grounds in orderly, neat, and clean condition such as clearing/disposing of trash, cleaning bathrooms and floors, washing windows, dusting furniture and fixtures, mowing grass, and related tasks.

• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested, clearing snow and ice, and related tasks.

• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.

• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.

• Opens and closes building and ensures that all doors and windows are closed and securely locked prior to leaving.

• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, and fuel, and places orders as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of maintenance tasks.

• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.

• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.

• Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.

• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.

• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.

• Occasional strenuous physical work.

• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma.

• Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

• Black Seal (preferred)