Anticipated : School Custodian

Position: Anticipated Opening: School Custodian
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Building and Grounds

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/10/2026
Anticipated Opening: SCHOOL CUSTODIAN
Fort Lee Public Schools

Job Summary: Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Custodian.

Job Goal: The School Custodian shall provide a safe, clean, and comfortable school environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Vaild NJ Driver's License
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, materials, and equipment necessary for work involved in building maintenance
• Five years of related experience
• Valid New Jersey Black Seal License for boiler operation or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to use technology for work order maintenance systems
• Willingness to attend professional development
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance, cleaning methods and procedures, heating and ventilation, proper handling of hazardous materials
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Working Conditions: Full time, 12 month position, benefits

Salary range: Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $49,000 and $74,010, commensurate with experience.

Position Start Date: July 1, 2026

Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts (where applicable) must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation;

please do not call to inquire if received.

Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey.

If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.