Substitute Custodian

Atlantic County Vocational School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic County Vocational School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to support school facilities maintenance. Under supervision, you will clean and maintain buildings and grounds, secure the building, and assist during events, deliveries, and snow removal as needed.

The role requires reliability, ability to work with students and staff, and willingness to perform general cleaning tasks and light maintenance. NJ driver’s license or access to transportation preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• New Jersey Driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at the start and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways and other areas per standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors; clean rugs and carpets.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Replace light bulbs and assist with setup/breakdown of rooms for events.
• Move supplies and assist with deliveries and recycling.

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow directions

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Position Type

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

Date Posted

1/31/2025

Location

Atlantic County Special Services

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager 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.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• 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.
• 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.

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 MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools 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 establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• 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.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• New Jersey Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.