Custodian Night SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education•Newark, NJ

2d•$51,155 - $74,930•Onsite

About The Position

The Newark Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the Custodian Night position at various Newark school locations. Under direction, the position supervises and works with custodial personnel engaged in cleaning and maintaining a school building and grounds, and performs related duties as required. The position is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The selected candidate will initially be a provisional employee and must later take a Civil Service Commission examination and score and rank high enough to remain in the position permanently. Appointment is pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval. This is a twelve-month position. The salary range is $51,155–$74,930, and the position is affiliated with Local 68. The Board offers full-time staff compensation and benefits that include medical and prescription drug plans, employer-paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off. Employees receive paid personal and sick days; twelve-month employees also receive vacation days.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or vocational school, or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
Two years of experience involving heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and care and maintenance of grounds.
A current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
A New Jersey-valid driver's license is required only if operating a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties.
Knowledge of procedures and operations involved in inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and grounds maintenance and heating and ventilating work.
Knowledge of methods for establishing effective work procedures for obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of procedures for maintaining records and files concerning personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, time spent, and cost.
Ability to analyze building, heating, and grounds-maintenance problems; organize work and develop effective methods; and give assignments and instructions.
Ability to associate with children and school staff.
Ability to learn to use electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
Ability to communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties; American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms of communication.
Applicants with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions with reasonable accommodation, unless accommodation would cause undue hardship.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess cleaning needs and determine required materials.
Establish, maintain, and develop effective work plans for subordinate staff.
Lead and supervise cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds.
Lead and supervise cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
Lead and supervise sweeping, washing, and sanding floors, and applying wax and polish to wooden, linoleum, and composition floors.
Lead and supervise the use of paint remover, turpentine, and other cleaning agents on furniture.
Lead and supervise sanding and refinishing furniture using materials such as linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint.
Lead and supervise care and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
Lead and supervise operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
Supervise elevator operators.
Inspect buildings and grounds, note significant conditions, and ensure needed work is completed.
Obtain, store, safeguard, and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies, and supervise their use.
Establish and maintain records concerning personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, and time spent.
Report needed repairs to the appropriate authorities.
Learn to use the agency's electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the principal or supervisor.