Custodian - Night Shift

NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutley Board of Education is seeking a Custodian to support cleaning, maintenance, and safety across district facilities. The role requires basic English literacy and knowledge of cleaning methods, with a requirement to obtain a low-pressure boiler license within two years of hire.

Responsibilities include sweeping and mopping floors, restroom maintenance, window washing, basement and floor care, and assisting in lunch programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitary methods.
• New employees must obtain a low pressure boiler license (Black Seal) within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sweep classroom, corridor, auditorium, and gymnasium floors.
• Snow removal mandatory.
• Mop floors in designated areas.
• Clean rest rooms and locker rooms.
• Wash windows.
• Dust and wax furniture.
• Wash walls.
• Wash chalk boards as required.
• Clean lockers.
• Dust light fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Change light bulbs and ballasts.
• Empty trash cans.
• Empty trash from building for disposal.
• Remove litter and debris from grounds around building.
• Assist in lunch program.
• Receive, store and distribute items delivered to schools.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Setup, move or dismantle furniture, portable equipment and/or materials.
• Repair or replace shades.
• Paint areas as assigned.
• Operate the building fire alarm and security alarm.
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and entrance ways and provide for safe access to building.
• Report any hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions to the head custodian and/or principal.
• Assist maintenance employees as needed.
• Perform preventive minor maintenance as assigned.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by building principal/manager of buildings and grounds.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nutley Board of Education

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: District (BO)

Qualifications: Ability to read and write English. General knowledge of cleaning and sanitary methods. New employees must obtain a low pressure boiler license (Black Seal) within two years from date of hire.

Essential Duties: The Custodian has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweep classroom, corridor, auditorium, and gymnasium floors.
• Snow Removal Mandatory
• Mop floors in designated areas.
• Clean rest rooms and locker rooms.
• Wash windows.
• Dust and wax furniture.
• Wash walls.
• Wash chalk boards as required
• Clean Lockers
• Dust light fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors
• Change light bulbs and ballasts.
• Empty trash cans.
• Empty trash from building for disposal.
• Remove litter and debris from grounds around building.
• Assist in lunch program.
• Receive, store and distribute items delivered to schools.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Setup, move or dismantle furniture, portable equipment and/or materials.
• Repair or replace shades.
• Paint areas as assigned.
• Operate the building fire alarm and security alarm
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and entrance ways and provide for safe access to building. Also aid in cleaning of driveways and playgrounds and parking lots as may e needed.
• Report any hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, that the employee is unable to safely and expeditiously remedy, to the head custodian and/or principal.
• Assist maintenance employees as needed.
• Perform preventive minor maintenance as assigned.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by building principal/manager of buildings and grounds.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal, manager of buildings and grounds, business administrator or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 7:33:54 AM CST.

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