Substitute Custodian

Employment Opportunity at Newark Charter School
Newark Charter School is proud to be celebrating our over 20-year legacy of Excellence in Academics and Decorum. We are excited to offer the opportunity for exceptional people to join our team that are committed to and believe in Newark Charter School’s Mission and Vision.


Substitute  Custodian
Substiute Custodian employee is responsible for the routine safety, security, upkeep, general cleanliness, and healthful environment of buildings and grounds owned by the Newark Charter Schools.  Position is for a substitute day/evening custodian.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

• Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and cleans floors, walls and partitions in all areas of buildings including classrooms, offices, corridors, gymnasiums, mechanical rooms, locker rooms, and lavatories.
• Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finishers, dust absorbers, and other custodial equipment and supplies.
• Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing of ladders in excess of eight feet.
• Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage.
• Maintains lavatories in clean and sanitary condition.
• Unloads supplies and delivers to proper storage areas.
• Performs grounds work as assigned including, but not limited to, grass cutting, grass areas irrigation, turf field care, snow removal, etc.
• Performs routine safety and security duties.
• Is able to lift 50 pounds.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and facility as required. 
• Assists organizations using school facilities.
• Arranges rooms for meetings and conferences.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Has good interpersonal communication skills.
• Has graduated from high school or has equivalent reading and mathematics skills.
• Holds a valid driver’s license

Standard Requirements: Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply via JoinDESchools. Cover letter and resume are required. Letters of recommendation/references upon request. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Newark Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, homeless or foster care status, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, military status, status as a veteran, or age in its programs or activities. Persons having civil rights inquiries may contact Newark Charter School.