Custodian Day SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newark Board of Education is hiring a Day Custodian for various locations, including Ironbound Academy Elementary School, Nelson Mandela Elementary School, and Newark School of Fashion & Design. The position is contingent on the availability of funds and Board of Education approval. The role is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The successful candidate will initially be appointed provisionally and will later be required to take a Civil Service Commission examination; a sufficiently high score and rank are required to remain in the position permanently. Under direction, the Custodian supervises and works alongside custodial personnel engaged in cleaning and maintaining a school building and grounds, and performs related duties as required. Duties may vary by position. The role includes inspecting facilities, organizing and supervising cleaning and maintenance work, operating heating and ventilating equipment, maintaining supplies and records, and reporting needed repairs. The position is a twelve-month appointment affiliated with Local 68.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or vocational school, or an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
Two years of experience involving heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and the 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 for inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and grounds maintenance and heating and ventilating work.
Knowledge of 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 of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, completed work, time spent, and cost.
Ability to analyze building, heating, and grounds maintenance problems.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to give assignments and instructions.
Ability to associate with children and school staff.
Ability to learn to use the electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties; American Sign Language or Braille may also be accepted.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation for known limitations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities, determine cleaning work to be completed, and identify required materials.
Establish, maintain, and develop effective work plans for subordinate staff.
Supervise and lead cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds.
Supervise and lead cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
Supervise and lead sweeping, washing, sanding, waxing, and polishing of floors.
Supervise and lead the use of paint remover, turpentine, and other cleaning agents on furniture.
Supervise and lead sanding and refinishing furniture using linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint.
Supervise and lead care and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
Supervise and lead operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
Supervise elevator operators.
Inspect buildings and grounds to identify 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 of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, completed work, and time spent.
Report needed repairs to the appropriate authorities.
Learn to use the electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the principal or supervisor.