Custodian

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Howell Township, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 47,250,000 - 56,706,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

District-paid basic life insurance

District paid Short Term Disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Francis Howell School District is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment across multiple school sites for students, staff, and visitors. The role supports daily operations and prepares facilities for events.

Key duties include cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds; assisting with summer maintenance; and helping with snow removal and safety tasks. A high school diploma is preferred, with relevant experience optional.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Relevant experience preferred but not required.
Skills: Operate industrial cleaning equipment and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

Safety & Accessibility: Assist with snow removal and ensure site is ready for daily operations and events.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds; summer maintenance; laundry for multiple buildings.

Skills

Operate cleaning equipment

Safety practices

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (year round employment)

Salary: Entry $16.49 to $19.79 depending on experience

Reports To: Lead Custodian

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is a great place to live, work, and go to school. FHSD is committed to attracting and retaining top-tier employees who are motivated to create a positive and effective 21st-century learning environment for students.

Job Summary

To maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The custodian also supports daily operations and prepares facilities for events.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Accessibility: Assist with snow removal. Ensure site is ready for daily operations and events. Monitor students and staff to prevent injuries.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds. Perform summer maintenance (e.g., wax floors, move furniture). Handle laundry for multiple buildings.
Support & Cooperation: Work with other staff on custodial tasks. Deliver supplies and materials. Provide information to staff, students, and visitors.
Supplies & Safety: Replenish classroom and restroom supplies. Respond to safety and operational issues (e.g., vandalism, alarms). Secure the facility (e.g., lock doors, set alarms).
Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:Relevant experience is preferred but not required.
Skills:Operate industrial cleaning equipment and follow safety practices.
Knowledge:Basic math, industrial cleaning methods, and safety procedures.
Abilities:Work with diverse people, manage tasks, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

FHSD offers a comprehensive employer paid benefits package to eligible employees including:

Medical and dental plan options Vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000) District paid Short Term Disability Paid vacation Paid holidays
*Family coverage, long term disability and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking and standing. Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

Hours:

Depends on Location