Custodian - PM

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Sick leave

Personal leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools is seeking a PM Custodian at Glen Landing Middle School in Gloucester Township, NJ. The role supports daily operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and inviting environment for students and staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to read/write English, background check, US citizenship proof, valid driver’s license, and physical capability to perform demanding tasks and respond to emergencies after hours.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• Knowledge of housekeeping and custodial equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically able to perform duties and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Wears a clean, appropriate uniform as required.
• Assist with outside grounds tasks and maintenance.
• Move furnishings and deliver educational supplies as needed.

Skills

Custodial duties

Cleaning equipment

English literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - PM

Gloucester Township School District Glen Landing Middle School - Gloucester Township, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958668

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CUSTODIAN - PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• Specific knowledge of housekeeping and custodial equipment, materials and methods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position. Any physical disability which would cause the candidate to be a hazard to themselves or to others is considered disqualifying.
• Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
• Good vision, with or without glasses.
• Able to follow written or oral directions.
• Able and willing to respond to emergency and alarm calls after normal working hours.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor

Principal

Head Custodian

JOB GOAL: To provide a safe, secure, clean, attractive place in which students may learn, play and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, PM Custodial Supervisor and/or Head Custodian, performs a variety of custodial duties in support of building operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order, sanitary, and secure condition of the building. Must be capable of working reliably and of working as part of a team or independently to carry out assigned tasks and work schedules.

• Wears clean and appropriate uniform.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, dusts, and vacuums.
• Washes (cleans windows, walls, lockers, floors, chalkboard, furnishings).
• Performs outside services which include, but are not limited to, snow removal, flower beds, general lawn work, outside maintenance, and removal of debris from grounds.
• Rearranges/moves furnishings and delivers educational supplies (books, desks, teacher supplies, etc.).

ABILITY

• To operate common and specialized cleaning equipment and tools.
• To perform heavy physical labor, which includes lifting, pulling, pushing, and working off ladders.
• To use hand and small power tools to accomplish minor repairs and adjustments.
• To be able to work alone and unsupervised in an assigned area of the building to keep it clean and sanitary at all times. This by no means should curtail the individual from assisting in other areas of the building when needed.
• To adhere to safety standards and practices, especially when handling and using chemicals.
• To maintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use of courtesy and tact when dealing with others.
• To carry out complex and/or multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. There is bending at the waist, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders. Dexterity is needed in the hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally, cleaning products will have powerful odors. If not handled properly, the cleaning products can cause skin irritation and/or rashes.
• Custodians also regularly have to clean up blood, saliva and other bodily fluids. They need to be familiar with precautions and procedures for cleaning up said fluids.

COMPENSATION: As per GTSPA Contract

($33,312 - $49,952 per year). Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

VACATION: In accordance with the GTSPA contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

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