Building Coordinator
The building principal or his designee has the responsibility to be the contact person for the facility to handle communication and administrative details. The building principal or designee generally approves requests for long term and elective maintenance.
Planning for Alterations and Remodeling
The principal is to communicate to the Director of Buildings and Grounds requests for any alterations. He will review and submit all requests for remodeling with the Business Administrator and Superintendent.
After the Superintendent approves the request, it will be sent to the Buildings and Grounds Department to obtain a project cost estimate for the proposed work. A source of funding must be identified before the project can move to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the full Board for approval. Once the project is funded and approved, the Director of Buildings & Grounds will be instructed to work with the District architect of record or appointed architect for the project to prepare the proper documentation to submit to the Executive County Superintendent and the Department of Education for approval.
Maintenance and Repair of Equipment
The Director of Buildings and Grounds holds contracts with several service companies who provide maintenance and repair services such as elevators, fire alarms, burglar alarms, clock repairs, public address systems, gym door repairs and roof repairs.
The Maintenance Department is prepared to carry out some minor renovations, alterations and improvements and support buildings in order to offer a constant safe environment. These operations musts be scheduled in advance.
Pest Control
The Buildings and Grounds Department provides exterminator services to rid the building of rodents, insects and other pests in accordance with the district’s Integrated Pest Management Plan.
Recycling
Materials such as newspaper, glass containers, aluminum cans, office paper and corrugated cardboard are recycled. Recyclable materials are to be left in containers properly labeled and located in areas throughout the buildings.
Refuse Collection Services
Trash collection is provided by contract and is under the supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Department. It is done on a regularly scheduled basis.
Asbestos Management
The district maintains its AHERA management plan and insures that it is updated every three years.
Indoor Air Quality
The district updates the Indoor Air Quality plan annually.
Fire Alarm Systems
The district has the fire alarm systems inspected annually and conducts monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers.
Boilers
The district has boilers inspected annually.
The district assigns a properly licensed boiler operator on site whenever the boilers are running and buildings are occupied.
Safety Inspections
The district conducts all health and safety inspections on a regular basis, in accordance with the NJ Department of Education evaluation of school buildings checklist.
Long Range Facility Plan
The district submits all required documents for its Long-Range Facility Plan to the Department of Education on a timely basis.
Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
The district develops and approves its comprehensive maintenance plan annually which includes corrective and preventative measures for the interior and exterior of each building.