Part Time Custodian (Nights)

Nutley Board of Education; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutley Board of Education in Nutley, NJ, is seeking a dependable Custodian to join our facilities team. The role covers general cleaning, floor care, waste removal, and support for school events, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include securing buildings, snow removal, deliveries to classrooms, and assisting with grounds-keeping as needed. Prior custodial work is desirable; lifting up to 50 lbs is required, and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in cleaning/maintenance is desirable.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Perform floor care: sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing.
• Cleans windows, walls, doors, and other surfaces; removes graffiti.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Snow removal

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Snow blowers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  7/31/2026
• Location:
  District (BO)

Custodian

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Snow removal
• Ablity to lift 50 lbs.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Snow removal.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.

Postings current as of 8/18/2026 9:52:13 PM CST.

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