Substitute Custodians

Position Information

• Position Type:  Anticipated Openings/ Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location:
  
  District-Wide
• Date Available:
  
  06/18/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS

SCHOOL YEAR

Title:
Substitute Custodians

Description:
Performs custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpet, cleaning and restoring restrooms.

• Cleans facilities and grounds and performs simple repairs to provide a safe, attractive and clean environment for learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, at least at an eighth grade level, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Have integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status and required criminal background check.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C.12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.
• Follows work schedules and temporary work schedules assigned by the Head Custodian and/or Principal of the School.
• Keeps assigned areas of the buildings and grounds, (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) neat, clean, and safe, completing the tasks outlined in the Custodial Services Plan for the building.
• Scrubs, cleans, and disinfects daily all assigned drinking fountains, bathroom floors, and sanitary fixtures.
• Washes windows and cleans shades and blinds on an established and regular schedule. Keep all floors clean.
• Performs assignments relating to ensuring all schools and district sites are able to safely open and function when assigned. This includes working cooperatively with custodial employees during emergency operations.
• Cleans up body fluids from a sick or injured person, following prescribed procedures.
• Checks regularly the security of the building and ensures that all exit doors are operational and that all panic hardware is working when the building is occupied.

• Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have a minimum of one year of previous work related experience.
• Hold a Black Seal License (optional).

Working Conditions
:
District Wide; 12 month temporary position; 28 hours per week maximum.

Salary
: $18.00 per hour.