14 Del. Admin. Code § 729-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 729-4.0 - Classification

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.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 729-4.0

21 DE Reg. 209 (9/1/2017)
24 DE Reg. 667 (1/1/2021)
28 DE Reg. 115 (8/1/2024) (Final)