Date Available:
May 2022 Position: Chief Custodian
Location: Mispillion Elementary
Reports To: Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds and Principal
Starting Date: As soon as mutually agreeable
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess or be eligible for Chief Custodian certificate preferred
• Previous experience as a custodian or in housekeeping or maintenance preferred
• Repetitive daily heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. at heights up to 4 feet
• Climb a ladder up to 15 feet
• Perform general manual labor as required to maintain school property

Performance Responsibilities:

• Lead the custodial team and coordinate with building administration and the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds to ensure a clean and safe school environment for students.
• Complete yearly evaluations of all custodial staff.
• Assume responsibility for regular building checks to include weekends and holidays.
• Facilitate evening events at school facility. This includes all sporting events, performances and other events outside of regular work hours.
• Secure building at end of day.
• Respond to alarms and emergency events at the school building outside of regular work hours.
• Perform daily building checks to include weekends and holidays.
• Assist in the development of the building budget.
• Schedule and assign work for all school custodians.
• Assist in selection of new custodial staff.
• Establish system of inspecting building/grounds for cleanliness, safety and maintenance.
• Assume responsibility for all custodial assignments, scheduling, leave requests and related record-keeping.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and troubleshooting of equipment problems.
• Perform custodial duties as assigned including but not limited to: scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, trash collection, etc...
• Communicate daily in a professional manner.
• Respond to district-wide custodial duties as required by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds (ie: snow removal).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Twelve Month Employee
Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Application Process:
Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letters of recommendation and resume.
External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022 or until filled
For more information contact: Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: jpeel@msd.k12.de.us
Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.
Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.