Custodian (PM Shift)

Cranbury School; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbury Township School District seeks a Custodian/Maintenance staff to keep a safe, clean school environment and perform building and grounds tasks. The role requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment.

The person may need a NJ Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler License or obtain it within 1 year, and will follow district procedures for daily maintenance and security. This is a full-time, on-site position with annual performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred custodial/maintenance experience.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to interact professionally with students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Current NJ Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler License or ability to secure within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Closes the building daily and ensures doors/windows are secure.
• Cleans, dusts, disinfects classrooms, offices, library, and common areas.
• Empty trash and manage waste disposal per regulations.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and kitchens and replenishes supplies.
• Operates cleaning equipment and performs minor repairs.
• Maintains clean floors and windows; reports major repairs.
• Performs grounds work and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ensures safety and environmental compliance and participates in annual evaluations.

Skills

High school diploma

Independent worker

Team player

Professional interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Black Seal Boiler License

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Cranbury Township School District

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Cranbury School
• Date Available: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026

REPORTSTO: Facilities Manager/School BusinessAdministrator

JOBGOAL: Tomaintain a safe, clean and comfortable schoolenvironment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Previous custodial, maintenance, commercial cleaning, or building-services experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with students, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and use cleaning products.
• Holds a current State of New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler License or is able to secure one within one year of employment and maintain thereafter on a yearly basis.
• Required criminal history background check and employment-authorization/identity verification under Form I-9.
• Meets such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Chief School Administrator may find appropriate and acceptable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, climb a ladder, and reach.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull custodial supplies and equipment.
• Move furniture and other objects as needed. *Being able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Security

• Closes the building each day as the schedule requires. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are operational and secure and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Carries a two-way radio provided by the school at all times while on duty.

Building Work (Cleaning System as per Job Cards)

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Cleans, dusts, and disinfects classrooms, offices, library, offices, special rooms, and faculty room daily.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste properly daily. Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
• Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenish paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans cafeteria dining areas and kitchen after use.
• Cleans glass in hallways, entrances, classrooms, offices, and display cases.
• Stores supplies and delivers supplies to teachers as directed.
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
• Operate and reset the fire alarm, and inspect fire extinguishers as required by Statemandate.
• Inspects water level once per boiler daily in accordance with preventive maintenance procedures and maintains a log book for boiler operation.
• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the facilities manager or school business administrator, including but not limited to sound system set up, athletic events, and meetings.
• Conducts a ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, (i.e., replacing lightbulbs) making minor repairs (i.e., desks or chairs) and reporting major repair needs promptly to the facilities manager. All safety hazards, damages, leaks, equipment problems, or repairs needed are reported to the appropriate supervisor.
• Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation, including stripping, sanding, and waxing floors. In addition, be able to operate cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, buffers, and other custodial equipment.
• Performs painting tasks, as needed and directed.
• Maintains personal work space in a clean and orderly manner.

Grounds Work

• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
• Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.

Other

• May be required to wear a standard uniform (shirt, pants, shoes) and PPE, as needed, selected by the district for safety and security purposes.
• Arrive promptly for shift and follow all district guidelines for requesting days off from work (sick, personal, vacation).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary to be determined by the board of education

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy one evaluations.

Postings current as of 9/16/2026 1:23:06 AM CST.

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