Per Diem Custodial Worker SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education is seeking a Per Diem Custodial Worker under the Office of Facilities Management. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and basic duties to support school buildings.

Requirements include a high school graduate or equivalent and a NJ driver's license only if driving is needed for duties. Position is open with annual renewal considerations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Washes and cleans windows/floors, polishes floors, and dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
• Cleans offices, cafeterias, classrooms, halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings.
• Burns trash in incinerators.
• Polishes metal fixtures/trimmings.
• Keeps order in lavatories and locker rooms.
• Acts as watch person.
• Arranges equipment, materials, and articles in an orderly manner.
• Deposits sweepings in trash cans.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Services water coolers.
• Mows lawns.
• Trims hedges.
• Rakes and burns leaves/refuse.
• Trims driveway and sidewalk edges.
• Shovels snow and spreads sand/salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.
• May assist trades by carrying tools/materials and cleaning up after work.

Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent Certificate

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM CUSTODIAL WORKER

Office of Facilities Management

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Under direction, performs varied simple, routine tasks involved in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings/grounds; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Either working alone or as one of a group, washes and cleans windows/floors, polishes floors, and dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
• Cleans business offices, cafeterias, living quarters, classrooms, halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings.
• Burns trash in incinerators.
• Polishes metal fixtures/trimmings.
• Keeps order in lavatories and locker rooms.
• Acts as watch person.
• Arranges equipment, materials, and articles in an orderly manner.
• Deposits sweepings in trash cans.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Services water coolers.
• Mows lawns.
• Trims hedges.
• Rakes and burns leaves/refuse.
• Trims driveway and sidewalk edges.
• Shovels snow from driveway and sidewalk, and spreads sand, salt, or ashes on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.
• May assist carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steamfitters by carrying tools/materials, by placing/removing ladders, and by cleaning up after work has been done.
• Maintains records.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral/written directions, and to learn quickly from oral/written directions and from demonstrations.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Custodian and/or Senior Custodian

Salary, Terms, & Affiliation

• Salary: $18.20 per hour *
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months (as needed)
• Union Affiliation: Local 617 bargaining unit.

In an effort to build a pipeline of potential full‑time employees, NBOE offers competitive compensation to our Per Diem staff, as well as retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to an array of voluntary benefits options.

Pending contract negotiations.

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Open and Close Dates

Opening Date: July 1, 2026

Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or Until Filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER