School Custodian & Facilities Maintenance

NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutley Board of Education is seeking a Custodian to support cleaning, maintenance, and safety across district facilities. The role requires basic English literacy and knowledge of cleaning methods, with a requirement to obtain a low-pressure boiler license within two years of hire.

Responsibilities include sweeping and mopping floors, restroom maintenance, window washing, basement and floor care, and assisting in lunch programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitary methods.
• New employees must obtain a low pressure boiler license (Black Seal) within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sweep classroom, corridor, auditorium, and gymnasium floors.
• Snow removal mandatory.
• Mop floors in designated areas.
• Clean rest rooms and locker rooms.
• Wash windows.
• Dust and wax furniture.
• Wash walls.
• Wash chalk boards as required.
• Clean lockers.
• Dust light fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Change light bulbs and ballasts.
• Empty trash cans.
• Empty trash from building for disposal.
• Remove litter and debris from grounds around building.
• Assist in lunch program.
• Receive, store and distribute items delivered to schools.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Setup, move or dismantle furniture, portable equipment and/or materials.
• Repair or replace shades.
• Paint areas as assigned.
• Operate the building fire alarm and security alarm.
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and entrance ways and provide for safe access to building.
• Report any hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions to the head custodian and/or principal.
• Assist maintenance employees as needed.
• Perform preventive minor maintenance as assigned.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by building principal/manager of buildings and grounds.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Job description

Nutley Board of Education is seeking a Custodian to support cleaning, maintenance, and safety across district facilities. The role requires basic English literacy and knowledge of cleaning methods, with a requirement to obtain a low-pressure boiler license within two years of hire.

Responsibilities include sweeping and mopping floors, restroom maintenance, window washing, basement and floor care, and assisting in lunch programs.