14 Del. Admin. Code § 729-4.0 - Classification

4.1 Custodian-Firefighter

4.1.1 When there is only one (1) custodian in a district, the custodian may be classified as a Custodian-Firefighter.

4.1.2 There shall be only one (1) Custodian-Firefighter employed in each building.

4.2 Chief Custodian

4.2.1 A custodian may be classified as a Chief Custodian when at least two (2) other full time custodians or the equivalent are employed in the school building or other district facility. There shall only be one (1) Chief Custodian per building.

4.3 Maintenance Mechanic. Each school district may classify up to ten (10) percent of the total number of custodial personnel as maintenance mechanics. Qualifications shall be as defined by the employing school district.

4.4 Skilled Craftsperson

4.4.1 Each school district may classify an incumbent in one (1) or more of its Maintenance Mechanic positions as a Skilled Craftsperson for purposes of this section if the incumbent:

4.4.1.1 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

4.4.1.2 Possesses a current state license in any of the fields listed in subsection 4.4.1.1; or

4.4.1.3 Is an Automobile Mechanic who possesses two (2) or more National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in the Automotive, Truck or School Bus categories; or

4.4.1.4 Is a Boiler Maker who possesses either an AWS or ASME Welding Certification; or

4.4.1.5 Is a Computer Technician who possesses an A Plus Certification from CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association); or

4.4.1.6 Is an HVAC Mechanic who possesses two (2) or more certifications from manufacturers of digital control systems in use by the district, or possesses a certification from a manufacturer of centrifugal chillers used within the district; or

4.4.1.7 Possesses two (2) or more Hazardous Material Certifications from the State of Delaware, OSHA, or the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or

4.4.1.8 Is a Pipe Fitter who possesses an AWS or ASME Welding Certification; or

4.4.1.9 Is a Roofer who possesses Training Certifications from two (2) or more manufacturers of Roofing Systems in use by the District; or

4.4.1.10 Is a Burner Mechanic who possesses a certification from a manufacturer of oil or gas burners used within the District.

4.5 Building and Grounds Supervisor: Each district with ninety five (95) or more custodial units may employ a school buildings and grounds supervisor according to the salary schedule. This position is included in the total number of custodial personnel allowed.

Notes

14 Del. Admin. Code § 729-4.0

21 DE Reg. 209 (9/1/2017)
24 DE Reg. 667 (1/1/2021) (Final)