Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
4.1 Assistant Chief
Custodian
4.1.1 When there is only 1 custodian
in a LEA building, the custodian may be classified as an Assistant Chief
Custodian.
4.1.2 There shall be
only 1 Assistant Chief Custodian position in each building.
4.2 Chief Custodian.
A custodian may be classified as a Chief Custodian when at
least 2 other full time custodians or the equivalent are employed in the school
building or other LEA facility. There shall only be 1 Chief Custodian position
in each building.
4.3
Maintenance Mechanic. Each LEA may classify up to 10% of the total number of
custodial personnel as maintenance mechanics. Qualifications shall be as
defined by the employing LEA.
4.4
Skilled Crafts person.
Each LEA may classify an incumbent in 1 or more of its
Maintenance Mechanic positions as a Skilled Crafts person for purposes of this
section if the incumbent:
4.4.1 Has
received a certificate as a union journeyman or equivalent in any of the
following fields: Boiler Maker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Mechanic, Mill
Wright, Heavy Machinery Operator, Pipe Fitter, Plumber, Roofer, or Sheet Metal
Worker; or
4.4.2 Possesses a
current state license in any of the fields listed in subsection 4.4.1;
or
4.4.3 Is an Automobile Mechanic
who possesses 2 or more National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) Certifications in the Automotive, Truck or School Bus categories;
or
4.4.4 Is a Boiler Maker who
possesses either an AWS or ASME Welding Certification; or
4.4.5 Is a Computer Technician who possesses
an A Plus Certification from CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry
Association); or
4.4.6 Is an HVAC
Mechanic who possesses 2 or more certifications from manufacturers of digital
control systems in use by the LEA, or possesses a certification from a
manufacturer of centrifugal chillers used within the LEA; or
4.4.7 Possesses 2 or more Hazardous Material
Certifications from the State of Delaware, OSHA, or the United States
Environmental Protection Agency; or
4.4.8 Is a Pipe Fitter who possesses an AWS
or ASME Welding Certification; or
4.4.9 Is a Roofer who possesses Training
Certifications from 2 or more manufacturers of Roofing Systems in use by the
LEA; or
4.4.10 Is a Burner Mechanic
who possesses a certification from a manufacturer of oil or gas burners used
within the LEA.
4.5
Building and Grounds Supervisor: Each LEA with 95 or more custodial units may
employ a buildings and grounds supervisor according to the salary schedule.
This position is included in the total number of custodial personnel
allowed.
