PT Custodian- 2026/2027 SY

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School seeks a Custodian (Part-Time) to support the facility management of its four-building district. The role ensures a safe, clean, attractive environment and smooth operations for academics, sports, and community events.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, about one year of custodial experience, and works well in a dynamic school setting. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and assisting in events, under the Director of Facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with ability to follow oral & written directions.
• One year of custodial experience.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning, safety and security.
• Ability to analyze and scope job assignments for equipment, supplies and manpower needs.
• Must be flexible and able to change scheduled shift assignments, adapt to continuous changes/demands of the job; or work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Open and close windows and doors when cleaning and maintaining all spaces.
• Dust/wax furniture and equipment.
• Maintain building floors: sweep, dust mop, wet mop floors; scrub & buff floors; vacuum and extract carpets.
• Keep spaces clean in restrooms and locker rooms; replace tissue, paper towels, air fresheners as needed.
• Ensure wastebaskets and recycling bins are clean; disinfect water fountains daily.
• Wash windows inside and outside.
• Set up, move, and dismantle furniture and portable instructional material.
• Occasional painting of building spaces; change light bulbs as needed.
• Ensure chalkboards are clean throughout building classrooms.
• Maintain exterior cleanliness; remove debris and clear wastebaskets.
• Support school functions and events through setup/breakdown of furniture and equipment.
• Assist in moving and delivering heavy mail and material within district buildings.
• Keep custodian carts and closets neat and stocked with supplies.
• Receive and check in all custodian supply deliveries.

Skills

Custodial experience

Flexible schedule

Shift adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: Custodian Part-Time

JOB FUNCTION: LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a Custodian to support the facility management of its 4-school building district. LEAP Academy takes great pride in the appearance of the building infrastructure as well as daily maintenance. The Custodian will report to the Director of Facilities to provide the school district with a physical environment that is safe, clean, attractive, pleasant, and smooth functioning. The Custodian will also support the academic activities, sports activities, community and non-community functions as regulated by the school district administration team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with the ability to follow oral & written directions and/or instructions;
• One-year prior custodial experience;
• Knowledge of the basic principles of cleaning, safety and security;
• Ability to analyze and scope job assignments in advance for equipment, supplies and manpower needs;
• Must be flexible and be able to change scheduled shift assignments, adapt to continuous changes/demands of the job; or work overtime as necessary.

Reports To Director of Facilities

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for opening and closing windows and doors when cleaning and maintaining all spaces.
• Responsible for dusting/waxing furniture, and equipment;
• Responsible for maintaining building floors:
• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop floors in buildings and stairwells;
• Scrub & buff floors using floor machinery;
• Vacuum and extract carpets in main and office spaces;
• Responsible for the cleanliness of restrooms and locker rooms throughout the day;
• Replacing tissue, paper towels, and air fresheners as necessary.
• Ensure that all wastebaskets and recycling bins throughout the building are clean;
• Clean and disinfect water fountains daily.
• Wash windows inside and outside;
• Set up, move, and dismantle furniture, equipment, and portable instructional material and supplies;
• Occasional painting of building spaces throughout;
• Change light bulbs as needed;
• Ensure that all chalkboards are clean throughout the building classrooms;
• Maintain building exterior; constantly removing debris and clearing wastebaskets as needed;
• Maintain the cleanliness of all wastebaskets outside of all buildings;
• Ensure snow removal during winter season;
• Responsible for supporting school functions and events through set-up/breakdown of furniture and equipment;
• Responsible for clean-up and maintaining the cleanliness of spaces during events;
• Assist in moving and delivering heavy mail and material within the district buildings;
• Keep custodian carts and closets neat and clean and stocked with the proper supplies;
• Receive and check in all custodian supply deliveries.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities and/or Lead Person/COO and Chief Financial Officer/SBA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month contracted position per negotiated CBA.

EVALUATION: According to state statute and rule and board policy.

BENEFITS: Not Eligible

SALARY GRADE/RANGE: Hourly Rate: $16.00

STATUS: Non-exempt