Custodian - Anticipated Opening

Atlantic County Vocational School District; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic County Special Services School District seeks a custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school facilities. Duties include securing buildings, floor care, window cleaning, and assisting with events.

Requires a High School Diploma, ability to obtain NJ Black Seal License, and valid NJ driver’s license or transportation. Background check and eligibility verification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• New Jersey Driver's license or own transportation.
• Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License.
• Must pass criminal history background check and provide eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school buildings and grounds to district standards.
• Secure building at start/end of shift for safety.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed for events.
• Deliver supplies to classrooms and assist in recycling program.
• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance as required.

Skills

Reading and following work orders

Cooperative teamwork

Mathematical ability for measurements

Weather adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

NJ Black Seal License

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  Atlantic County Special Services
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

Custodian for the Atlantic County Special Services School District

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• New Jersey Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Salary is based off of the Education Guide, Salary Range is $38,257-$40,213, State Health Benefits

Sick, Personal, Vacation and Bereavement Time