Anticipated Head Custodian (7am - 3:05 PM)

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Township Public Schools seeks a Head Custodian to manage daily custodial duties for district facilities on a 7:00 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. schedule.

You will supervise custodial staff, ensure a safe and clean school environment, and prepare buildings for daily operations and events. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, five years of custodial experience, a valid NJ driver’s license, a criminal background check, and a Low Pressure Boiler License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years of skilled custodial experience preferred.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Criminal background check required.
• Low Pressure Boiler License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily custodial duties and staff to maintain safe, clean facilities.
• Ensures facilities are prepared for daily operations and events.
• Inspects and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Responds to safety concerns and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Prepares facility and grounds for school activities and events.
• Enforces security and safety procedures throughout the district.

Skills

Custodial experience

Safety compliance

Facility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid New Jersey driver's license

Low Pressure Boiler License

Criminal background check required

Job description

Anticipated Head Custodian (7am - 3:05 PM) JobID: 4598

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian FT


• Date Posted: 9/24/2026


• Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary School


• Date Available: 11/1/2026


• Closing Date: 10/04/2025

WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wayne, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: F-021 - Head Custodian

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).


• Five years of skilled custodial experience is preferred.


• Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver's license and a satisfactory driving record


• Required criminal background check.


• Low Pressure Boiler License Required.

REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor, Director of Facilities Management or designee.

JOB GOAL: Under supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, and in consultation with the School Principal, the Head Custodian completes daily custodial duties and responsibilities for district facilities. All head custodians are expected to provide a healthy, safe and efficiently operated school environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.


• Assembles furniture and equipment for the purpose of completing tasks in a timely and efficient manner.


• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, patios, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment and directs assigned custodial staff to accomplish the same.


• Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.


• Facilitates meetings (e.g. safety, in-service, etc.) for the purpose of receiving/conveying information on new and/or improved procedures.


• Inspects school facilities and/or equipment (e.g. grounds, buildings, lighting, fire suppression equipment, playgrounds, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.


• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.


• Oversees assigned custodial staff (e.g. assigning tasks and workload, training, reviewing work, providing recommendations for improvement, etc.) for the purpose of providing guidance and direction and meeting operational requirements.


• Prepares facility for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flag, crosswalk signs, minor repairs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school facilities are operational and safe.


• Prepares grounds around immediate school building for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for students, staff and visitors.


• Submits work orders for the purpose of requesting supplies and/or equipment, maintenance and/or grounds keeping support and services. Monitors status of all work orders for assigned building.


• Receives supplies for the purpose of verifying quality/quantity of items. Makes minor repairs to furniture, equipment and fixtures (e.g. plumbing, electrical, sheet rock, tile, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.


• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.


• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization.


• Transports various items (e.g. mail, supplies, equipment, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of delivering within the assigned school site.


• Assists other personnel for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

OTHER TASKS

Opens the building each day. Checks the facility to ensure heating or cooling systems are functioning properly. Inspects the building exterior for possible unauthorized entrance and/or vandalism. Dust mops halls and clean entrance mats throughout the day. Picks up paper and other debris from inside the building, parking areas, and school grounds. Sweeps entranceways. Makes minor repairs, and replaces light bulbs as required. Keeps mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, boiler rooms and custodial closets clean, neat and organized. Cleans up after sick students. Assists in setting up and moving furniture and equipment for daily operations, summer cleaning and special events. Assists in receiving and moving deliveries of storeroom materials. Performs duties in the cafeteria as directed. Takes care of emergencies and any work as directed by the Building Principal or Administrator. Cleans and restocks restrooms throughout the day.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Director of Facilities Management, or designee, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education. This position is part of the Wayne Custodial-Maintenance Association. Stipend allowances as per the Director of Facilities Management.

ANNUAL EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of non-certificated staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job, lift 50 lbs.


• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.


• Speak and hear.


• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.


• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.


• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.


• Must be able to climb various size ladders to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.


• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.


• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.


• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.


• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

Salary

In accordance with WCMA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The link is available on the Wayne Township Public Schools website under District Info.

Benefits

• Medical


• Dental


• Prescription


• Vision