Senior Custodian Night SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Senior Custodian Night for various school locations. Under direction, this employee supervises and works alongside 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 appointee will initially serve 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. Appointment is pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval. This is a 12-month position affiliated with Local 68. The salary range is $52,405–$76,180. The Newark Board of Education states that full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits, including medical and prescription drug plans, employer-paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefits, and paid time off. Employees receive paid personal and sick days; 12-month employees also receive vacation days.

Requirements

High school or vocational school graduation, or an approved high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience involving heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and care and maintenance of grounds; one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess 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 methods for establishing and maintaining work procedures and for obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of establishing and maintaining records and files for personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work performed, 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 and to use relevant electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the job duties. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms of communication.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation for known limitations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess cleaning needs and determine required materials.
Establish, maintain, and develop work plans for subordinate employees.
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, and sanding floors, and applying wax and polish to floors.
Supervise and lead the use of paint remover, turpentine, and other cleaning agents on furniture; sand rough or discolored areas; and apply finishes and paint to furniture.
Supervise and lead the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
Supervise and lead operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
May supervise an elevator operator.
Inspect buildings and grounds, note significant conditions, and ensure needed work is done.
Obtain, store, safeguard, and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies, and supervise their use.
Maintain records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work performed, and time spent.
Report necessary repairs to the appropriate authorities.
Maintain order among children in the building and on the grounds.
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 supervisor.