Custodian Night SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Wellness and Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Paid Personal and Sick days

Vacation days for 12-month employees

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education seeks a Custodian Night to join its team at Chancellor Avenue School, Grover Cleveland Elementary, Michelle Obama Elementary, Nelson Mandela Elementary, Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design, and N.J. Regional Day.

The role is governed by the NJ Civil Service Commission and arrivals are provisional until a written exam is completed. Open to qualified applicants who will be ranked on the Civil Service test to become permanent through subsequent steps.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Two (2) years of custodial experience involving heating, cleaning, maintenance of furnishings, and grounds.
• Current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License (high or low pressure) issued by NJDOL/Workforce Development.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary for duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, analyzes, and plans cleaning work and materials.
• Establishes and develops effective work plans for subordinates.
• Supervises cleaning, maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.
• Supervises cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting, windows and fixtures.
• Oversees floors, waxing and polishing of various floor types.
• Oversees use of cleaning agents for furniture and surfaces.
• Oversees grounds and parking area upkeep and reconditioning.
• Manages heating/ventilation equipment operation.
• Supervises elevator operators and overall site safety.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Chancellor Avenue School

Grover Cleveland Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School

Nelson Mandela Elementary School

Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design

N.J. Regional Day

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Custodian Night at the various locations.

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

CUSTODIAN NIGHT

Chancellor Avenue School

Grover Cleveland Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School

Nelson Mandela Elementary School

Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design

N.J. Regional Day

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Custodian Night at the various locations.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION:

Under direction, supervises and works with custodial (janitorial) personnel engaged in cleaning and maintenance of a school building and grounds; does other related duties as required. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

NOTE:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in work involving the heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.
• Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• Applicants will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Inspects, analyzes, and determines the cleaning work to be done and materials needed.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops effective work plans for subordinates.
• Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds.
• Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
• Supervises and takes the lead in sweeping, washing, and sanding floors and in applying wax and polish to wooden, linoleum, and composition floors.
• Supervises and takes the lead in the application of paint remover and turpentine or other cleaning agents to furniture.
• Supervises and takes the lead in sanding rough and discolored areas, and in applying linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint to furniture.
• Supervises and takes the lead in the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
• Supervises and takes the lead in operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
• Supervises the work of elevator operators.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to note significant conditions and to ensure that needed work is done.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, and time spent.
• Reports needed repairs to the authorities.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by principal/supervisor.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and operations involved in inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and ground maintenance and heating and ventilating work to be done.
• Knowledge of methods used in establishing, maintaining, and developing effective work procedures to be followed in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures to be followed in establishing and maintaining records and files of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, time spent, and cost.
• Ability to analyze building, heating, and ground maintenance problems.
• Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to give assignments and instructions.
• Ability to associate with children and school staff.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO:

PRINCIPAL/SUPERVISOR OF CUSTODIANS

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary: $51,155 - $74,930
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Month
• Union Affiliation: Local 68

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE

Opening Date: September 2, 2026

Closing Date: September 16, 2026 or until filled