NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS		
											C-3
Business/Plant Operations

TITLE:			HEAD CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS:	
1.	Black Seal License; high school diploma or equivalent training
2.	Minimum experience in plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; repairs; security; heating and ventilation as determined by the board.
3.	Supervisory ability
4.	Demonstrated knowledge of fire/safety laws and proper handling of hazardous materials
5.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6.	Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

REPORTS TO:		Building Principal/Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

SUPERVISES:		All custodians under his/her authority

JOB GOAL:	

To oversee the custodial operations of individual school facilities and ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable school environment; to carry out administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the plant to the required standards.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of Operations and Maintenance 
1.	Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the school each day.
2.	Monitors and regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
3.	Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work in the building.
4.	Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of supplies, tools, 	equipment, and fuel.
5.	Completes custodial reports, building condition reports and other records as required.
6.	Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.
7.	Ensures that all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant maintenance and operation are enforced.  
8.	Applies for permits before beginning work that requires permitting and inspection by a licensed code official.  
9.	Maintains records to allow the board to remain informed about the number and status of maintenance and repair projects being done pursuant to permits.
10.	Maintains preventative maintenance logs and other records as required.
11.	Performs related duties as required for daily operation of the school.
12.	During fires, emergencies, fire drills, and school security drills, coordinates with local emergency responders.  
13.	Assists in updating safety and security plans and procedures for drilling, managing and responding to school emergencies.
14.	Assists the Business Administrator with preparation and implementation of the Long Range Facilities Plan.

Supervision of Staff
1.	Schedules daily tasks, supervises work of custodians and participates in daily cleaning of facilities.
2.	Participates in the selection, assignment, scheduling and training of the custodial staff.
3.	Monitors the time records of all custodians in the school and certifies them for salary payment.
4.	Evaluates the performance of custodians in accordance with board guidelines, Lead Person/CSA’s instructions and contract requirements.
5.	If the board adopts a dress code or uniforms for custodians in order to improve security, efficiency or morale, ensures that custodians conform to the dress code.  Periodically informs the board of opportunities to improve the policy on uniforms.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board of trustees.
annual 
evaluation:  	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State 				law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations. 
Approved by: 
Date: 
Revised: 
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 	Solid waste management 
through 99.39	
N.J.S.A. 13:1F-19	School Integrated Pest Management Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1	Criminal history record 
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑1	Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑2	Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:17‑3, ‑4 	Tenure of janitorial employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:17‑41	Rules and regulations governing janitorial employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:41‑2	Fire and smoke doors closed
N.J.S.A. 34:5A‑1 et seq.	N.J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act
N.J.S.A. 34:7‑1	License necessary
N.J.A.C. 6A:26	Educational facilities
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12.1	Facilities maintenance requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:26-20.1 et seq.	Comprehensive maintenance plans
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6	School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.1 et seq.	Recycling rules
N.J.A.C. 8:59-1 et seq.	N. J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act
N.J.A.C. 12:90-8.1 et seq.	Licensing of operating engineers and boiler operators
N.J.A.C. 12:100-4.2	Adoption by reference

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.