Custodian - Head Start

Greater-Bergen-Community-Action,-Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the Head Start program in Jersey City, NJ. The role focuses on keeping Head Start/EHS spaces clean and safe to support a quality learning environment.

You will perform daily cleaning, minor repairs, and basic maintenance while ensuring compliance with health standards. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• English Fluency – Speak, read, and write
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be observant and report suspicious activity to security personnel and the supervisor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors professionally

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain HS/EHS schools, agency properties, and spaces according to health standards.
• Follow daily cleaning checklist and ensure it is completed.
• Keep custodian room tidy and stocked with supplies.
• Inspect schools for safety hazards and report deficiencies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks (e.g., lights, pipes, painting).
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and snow removal.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned

Skills

English Fluency

Safety awareness

Team player

Physical stamina

Basic repairs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Custodian - Head Start

Jersey City, NJ, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1259

Every Child Deserves a Head Start

We are looking to hire Custodians to Support Our

Jersey City Head Start Program.

Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program offers a rewarding setting for individuals who want to make a positive impact by ensuring a clean, safe environment. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs in the United States. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated nationwide.

At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts to provide quality education. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and we continually focus on staff wellness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• English Fluency – Speak, read, and write
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be observant and report suspicious activity to security personnel and the supervisor.
• Must be able to physically perform the job, which includes prolonged periods of standing and the ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance. Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
• Must be a team player willing to cover other Building & Grounds functions on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) schools, agency-owned and rented properties, and spaces are cleaned and maintained following agency, local, and state health standards. General daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, mopping, disinfecting, dusting, washing windows, retrieving and removing trash, and vacuuming.
• Ensure that the daily cleaning checklist has been reviewed and completed as required. The daily cleaning checklist may be specific to the assigned HS/EHS school or property.
• Maintain a neat and orderly custodian’s room or closet, ensuring that cleaning and bathroom supplies are readily available and stocked.
• Assist in inspecting the HS/EHS schools for safety hazards and report any deficiencies to the Building and Grounds Supervisor.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light fixtures, unclogging pipes, and painting.
• Perform limited grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing and trimming lawns and hedges, as well as cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance equal to one year's annual salary, participation in tax-advantaged savings plans and retirement accounts, paid vacation, holidays, and a floating holiday.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; 40 hours per week

Individuals offered a position must provide a medical certification, successfully complete background checks (fingerprinting & child abuse registry), provide references, and submit proof of education before their first day of work.

EEO Statement

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.