Custodial

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

You will be responsible for assisting the Director of Facilities with the delivery of services for the district’s custodial services program. In addition, you will be a resource to your assigned locations regarding custodial services operations, custodians, building inspections, training, special projects, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:
  • Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.

• Preferred Skills and Work Experience: 
  • Three (3) years of experience in work involving the heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.
  • Applicants will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

THE ROLE:

• Arranges furniture and equipment (e.g. athletic events, meetings, concerts, plays, graduations. etc.) to provide adequate preparations for special events.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the site.
• Maintains and utilizes emergency shut-off locations (e.g. water, gas, electricity, etc.) to reduce or eliminate property damange and/or risk of injury as needed.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) to respond to emergencies and/or informing appropriate parties.
• Performs lunchroom activities (e.g. set-up, clean-up, hauling trash, mopping kitchen, etc.) to ensure students are fed and lunchroom area is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Performs a variety of landscaping activities (e.g. cleaning and trash removal on playground areas, filling in holes, mowing grass, trimming grass, cutting weeds, watering, planting, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining school grounds.
• Performs minor, job-related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, repairs desks and tables, change light bulbs, painting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, paint, etc.) to complete and/or facilitate summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, checking systems (heating, cooling, lighting, emergency, etc.) opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.

• Removes snow, ice, sand, debris, etc. from building areas as needed and/or assigned to ensure access and safety.

• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.

• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors to provide information, take appropriate action and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) to take appropriate action or notify appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: $40,251 - $46,351

• Term of Employment: 12 Months

• Union: MPTEA 

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.