Part-Time Custodian

District Wide; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Special Services School District in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Custodian to support building maintenance and daily operations.

This 25 hours per week role reports to the Manager of Buildings & Grounds and requires a high school diploma or GED, physical capability for lifting and movement, and basic janitorial duties to keep facilities clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Black seal preferred (must attain within 6 months)
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 45 pounds frequently
• Snow Truck Plow experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years school experience

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping and trash disposal.
• Clean restrooms and fixtures, ensuring sanitation.
• Wash windows and sills.
• Replace light bulbs and set up facilities for use, lifting furniture and boxes.
• Make minor building repairs and report major repairs to Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and weekends to meet district schedules.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked.
• Go up and down stairs frequently, with bending and standing as needed.
• Assist in summer cleaning and grounds maintenance including snow removal.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to perform the essential job

Lift 50 pounds to shoulder height

Push/Pull 45 pounds

Snow Plow experience

3-5 years school experience

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Black seal preferred (must attain within 6 months)

Job description

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Part-Time Custodian

Mercer County Special Services School District District Wide - Hamilton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5929711
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

District Wide

25 hoursper week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Black seal preferred (must attain within 6 months)
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of45 pounds frequently
• Snow Truck Plow experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years school experience

REPORTS TO: Manager of Buildings & Grounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 65 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Wash windows and sills (door glass).
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
• Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be a NJ resident within one year from the date of hire.

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Position Type: Part-Time Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Clarence Walker , Manager
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]