Head Custodian

Township of Union Public Schools; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State pension enrollment

Optional 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Township of Union Public Schools in Union, NJ is seeking a Head Custodian for the Battle Hill Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include developing schedules, supervising custodians, and ensuring safe practices. Minimum 2 years experience and a Low Pressure Boiler License are required.

The salary range is $42,000 to $65,000 per ACMTE, with benefits including health, pension, and optional retirement plans. Deadline noted as 9/15/2026; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a custodian.
• Low Pressure Black Seal Boiler License.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for the above position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a work schedule for themselves and all custodians under their supervision.
• Instruct custodial staff in safe work practices.
• Instruct custodial staff the proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Instruct custodial staff in preventive maintenance.
• Maintain daily attendance records for all custodians under their supervision.
• Complete minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain written inventories on equipment, deliveries, and supplies.
• Assist in other related tasks assigned by the Manager of Operations & Maintenance Dept.

Skills

Custodian experience

Supervision

Preventive maintenance

Low Pressure Boiler License

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Department

Battle Hill Elementary School

Head Custodian

2026-2027 School Year

The Township of Union Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and qualified Head Custodian

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Two (2) Years Experience as a Custodian
• Low Pressure Black Seal Boiler License
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for the above position

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with and carry out the Board Policy on Duties of a Custodian
• Develop and maintain a work schedule for themselves and all custodians under their supervision
• Instruct custodial staff in safe work practices
• Instruct custodial staff the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Instruct custodial staff in preventive maintenance
• Maintain daily attendance records for all custodians under their supervision
• Complete minor repairs as needed
• Maintain written inventories on equipment, deliveries, and supplies
• Assist in other related tasks assigned by the Manager of Operations & Maintenance Dept.

The Head Custodian shall be under general supervision and direction of the Manager of the Operations and Maintenance Department and under the immediate supervision and direction of the Principal.

SALARY RANGE:

$42,000 - $65,000 in accordance with the ACMTE Agreement based on experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Enrollment in the New Jersey State Pension and Health Benefits program
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee funded)
• Optional disability insurance (employee funded)

by 9/15/2026.

Deadline is subject to change

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER