Evening Custodial Supervisor – Facilities Lead

Teaneck Public Schools; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaneck Public Schools is hiring an Anticipated Custodial Supervisor (2nd Shift) to organize and supervise second-shift custodial staff across multiple district facilities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and security. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and ability to respond to emergencies after hours.

The position pays a salary range of $100,000–$110,000 with a twelve-month tenure, non-affiliated status, and collaboration with district leadership to maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New Jersey Driver's License required.
• Black Seal Boiler Operator License required.
• Prior custodial, facilities, maintenance, or related experience required; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial operations, building cleaning procedures, equipment, supplies, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of basic building systems, including heating, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, and sanitation.
• Ability to organize, schedule, direct, and supervise custodial personnel across multiple District facilities.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to building emergencies and operational concerns during second-shift hours and outside regularly scheduled working hours, as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multicultural and diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Organize, schedule, direct, and supervise second-shift custodial personnel to ensure efficient operations throughout District facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of school buildings, classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, and grounds to ensure established standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security are maintained.
• Monitor employee attendance, work assignments, performance, and completion of custodial responsibilities. Assist with employee training, supervision, and annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee the operation of building systems, including boilers, heating, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, and sanitation. Ensure required building and boiler checks are completed in accordance with District procedures.
• Coordinate custodial staffing, building preparation, and cleanup for evening school programs, athletic events, meetings, performances, community use, and other scheduled activities.
• Supervise custodial operations during school vacations, holidays, summer shutdowns, inclement weather, and emergency situations, including snow and ice removal.
• Monitor custodial supplies, materials, tools, and equipment; maintain accurate inventories; coordinate deliveries; and assist with purchasing recommendations and requisitions.
• Ensure compliance with District policies and applicable Federal, State, County, and local health and safety requirements, including PEOSHA, Right-to-Know, chemical handling, Bloodborne Pathogens, and fire safety regulations.
• Identify and report maintenance deficiencies, equipment failures, unsafe conditions, security concerns, and emergency repair needs. Coordinate with maintenance personnel and other Facilities Department employees to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure District buildings are properly secured at the conclusion of the second shift, including appropriate checks of doors, windows, alarms, lights, equipment, and other designated areas.
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Facilities and Grounds, building administrators, and District personnel regarding custodial operations, staffing, building conditions, emergencies, and operational priorities.
• Respond to building emergencies and provide supervisory coverage for other custodial shifts or Facilities Department functions as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent, School Business Administrator, Director of Facilities and Grounds, or their designee.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities knowledge

Emergency response readiness

Communication skills

Leadership

Multicultural teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

New Jersey Driver's License

Black Seal Boiler Operator License

Job description

Teaneck Public Schools is hiring an Anticipated Custodial Supervisor (2nd Shift) to organize and supervise second-shift custodial staff across multiple district facilities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and security. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and ability to respond to emergencies after hours.

The position pays a salary range of $100,000–$110,000 with a twelve-month tenure, non-affiliated status, and collaboration with district leadership to maintain high standards of