Custodian - Part-Time

Mullica Twp School District; Mullica Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mullica Twp School District is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain a safe, clean school environment. A Black Seal license must be obtained within one year of hire, and candidates must complete required background checks and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

A valid driver’s license is also required. The role includes cleaning floors, restrooms, and common areas, setting up rooms for activities, moving supplies, and performing light maintenance as directed.

Qualifications

• Criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Valid Boiler Operators License (Black Seal) or obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, classrooms, offices, corridors, stairs, entrances, lobbies, and cafeteria as assigned.
• Removes debris from sidewalks and entryways.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, disinfects restrooms, and maintains fixtures.
• Restocks paper and soap dispensers; secures doors and lights as scheduled.
• Moves furniture and supplies; provides small maintenance work and painting as directed.
• Cleans glass, walls, and light switches; sets up/breaks down cafeteria or multi-purpose spaces.

Job description

Custodian - Full Time (Black Seal required within one year of hire)

Qualifications

1. Successfully completes required criminal history, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
2. Valid U.S. Driver's License.
3. Valid Boiler Operators License (Black Seal) or obtain within 1 year of the date of hire.

Reports to

Manager of Buildings, Grounds, and Custodial Services.

Job Expectation

To provide thorough and efficient care and maintenance services in an effort to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable school environment at all times.

Performance Responsibilities

Work Performance

• Cleans floors of classrooms, offices, special rooms, corridors, stairs, entrances, lobbies, and cafeteria, as assigned.
• Removes debris on sidewalks leading to building or as assigned.
• Sweeps, drymops, wet mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, seals, and waxes floors, carpets and rugs as assigned.
• Cleans and disinfects daily the drinking fountains, bathrooms, floors, bowls, seats, and urinals in restrooms as assigned.
• Fill paper and soap dispensers in assigned areas as needed.
• Opens classroom doors and entrance doors prior to the start of the school day or closes doors and windows and secures lights prior to leaving post daily in accordance with established schedule.
• Moves furniture and equipment within the building as directed by the principal or facilities manager.
• Stores supplies and delivers supplies to teachers as directed.
• Perform slight maintenance and painting tasks as needed and directed.
• Cleans glass of lobby and entrance doors as required.
• Wipe down and disinfect walls and light switches.
• Set up, breakdown, and clean cafeteria/all-purpose room as scheduled.
• Shovel, plow, rake, and sweep sidewalks, entranceways, driveways, and parking areas as directed.
• Removal of garbage in all rooms; adhere to district recycling plans and procedures.
• Remain on school premises during work hours unless otherwise authorized.
• Follow established procedures to ensure staff and students safety in the building (i.e. locks specified doors to limit building access once school is in session).
• Display the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
• Obey fire and environmental laws and regulations to the plant operation.
• Remove trash and other materials from school grounds in accordance with established schedule.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as deemed necessary by administration to meet the needs of the school.

Work Traits

• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with everyone who communicates or is associated with the school community.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, accepting responsibility, and an effective work ethic.
• Demonstrates an openness to discuss suggestions.
• Demonstrates initiative, independence, and decision‑making appropriate to the performance task of this position.
• Makes efficient use of time and resources available.
• Provides well‑organized, accurate work.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize task and to change priorities, as appropriate, to meet the needs of the job.

Professional Improvement

• Participates in staff development opportunities to enhance job‑related skills and knowledge.

School/Community Relations

• Demonstrates a willingness to assist and work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Displays tact and courtesy when dealing with students, staff, residents, and others in person and by telephone in the performance of this position.

Terms of Employment

The custodian shall be employed under the following terms:

1. Twelve months employee.
2. Salaries, benefits, leave time, and conditions specified in the negotiated agreement.
3. Conditions established by laws and codes of the State, and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A_27-4 et seq.).
4. Medical physical must be submitted within 45 days of hire; subject to termination if this requirement is not met.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non‑Certified Personnel.