School Facilities Custodian & Maintenance

Wallington School District; Wallington (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location: Wallington Board of Education Offices
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Custodian

WALLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS

• Black Seal License.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; heating and ventilation; proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Available to work overtime hours when assigned.

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, Business Administrator, Superintendent of Schools, Principals.

JOB GOAL

To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens/closes the building each day as appropriate by shift. Determines, before leaving, that all door and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
• Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
• Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Cleans all drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans lunchroom area after use.
• Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
• Cleans chalkboards daily.
• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed.
• Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, waste, and debris.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

Salary Range: $49,000.00 – $50,920.00.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of noncertified staff.