Chief II Day Custodian 36503 Brennen

Job ID:  36503
POSITION:      CHIEF II DAY CUSTODIAN                                            LOCATION:      The Brennen School
                                                                                                                    HOURS:          6:30 am — 2:30 pm     
CLOSING DATE:  August 10, 2026
 
BASIC FUNCTION:  Provide leadership, as directed by building principal, in providing for optimum custodial services in the building, including direction of the custodial staff and a share of custodial duties.  The nature of this position is that of a working supervisor. Hours of work may be varied on day shift depending on availability and competency of custodian/fireman in the building. (Transition on a phased-in basis).
 
RELATIONSHIP:      The Chief Custodian II shall have direct authority over all other custodians in his/her school.  The Chief Custodian II is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance/Operations or the building principal or his/her designee.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Physical ability to perform below duties
2. Neat and clean appearance
3. Able to get along with adults and students
4. Good moral character, honest, dependable, and courteous
5. Able to follow instructions and must have quality of inquiring before taking action on items with which one is not familiar
6. Ability to read basic operating instructions, write reports and maintain written records
7. Ability to  operate and maintain low pressure steam boilers and oil fired boilers
8. Must hold a chief custodian certificate (120 hours), or must hold a custodian-fireman certificate (90 hours) and be in the process of obtaining the chief custodian certificate (120 hours) within the current fiscal year.
9. Prefer four (4) years of successful experience as a custodian and/or custodian/fireman
10. Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.
11. Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
12. Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility and ambulatory needs of students.

 
STARTING DATE:    To Be Determined
 
SALARY:                   Commensurate with appropriate salary schedule. Effective Nov 2025
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:   Interested internal maintenance applicants must submit an online application by August 10, 2026.  External applications must submit an online application, resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting.  In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
 

**Internal applicants must review their email/phone messages for job offers. When the applicant is offered the position, the applicant will have 72 hours to respond to Human Resources with their decision. If after 72 hours an answer has not been received by Human Resources, the next candidate will be offered the position.**

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19702
PH:  302/552-2600  FX:  302/295-8922
Website:  www.christinak12.org

CHRISTINAK12.ORGThe Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
 
 
 

Chief Custodian II

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 
 
DUTIES:

1. Supervises and participates in the general cleaning of the school building.  Requests and oversees maintenance needs of the building.
2. Assists the building principal in the selection, assignment, and scheduling of the custodian staff.
3. Directs the training and orientation of members of the custodial staff.
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