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Custodian; Two

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: Essex County College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Janitor, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance, Commercial Cleaning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33000 - 35000 USD Yearly USD 33000.00 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Essex County College Human Resources Department

Below you will find details of this position including documentation that may be required.

Under the supervision of the Building Services Manager, or designee, the Custodian performs routine cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance support, necessary to maintain College buildings, facilities, grounds, and related areas in a clean, safe, secure, and orderly condition.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $33,000 – $35,000along with a comprehensive college benefits package.

Benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Pension and retirement plans
  • Tuition waiver programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from the Building Services Manager or designated supervisors regarding work assignments and expected results. When designated as a Custodial Lead, the Custodian exercises supervisory authority over assigned custodial staff, including directing daily operations, assigning and coordinating work, overseeing daily activities, monitoring attendance and performance, ensuring compliance with departmental standards, procedures, and safety requirements, and reporting operational and personnel issues to management.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • 1. Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and maintain floors and other surfaces.
  • 2. Clean, strip, wax, burnish, and refinish floor surfaces as required.
  • 3. Dust, clean, and maintain furniture, fixtures, equipment, doors, windows, elevators, partitions, display cases, and related furnishings.
  • 4. Clean interior glass, windows, mirrors, and glass doors.
  • 5. Clean, disinfect, and service restrooms; replenish supplies as needed.
  • 6. Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, recyclables, and other waste materials.
  • 7. Assist with recycling collection and related sustainability initiatives.
  • 8. Move furniture, supplies, materials, and equipment as directed.
  • 9. Assist with room setups and breakdowns for meetings, classes, and special events.
  • 10. Lock and unlock classrooms, offices, lecture rooms, and other assigned facilities as required.
  • 11. Observe and report maintenance, safety, security, and housekeeping concerns to supervisory personnel and the Public Safety Department.
  • 12. Operate custodial equipment and cleaning tools in accordance with established safety and training procedures.
  • 13. Assist with snow and ice removal from entrances, steps, sidewalks, and other assigned areas.
  • 14. Maintain custodial equipment, tools, and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • 15. Follow College policies and procedures regarding workplace safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and chemical handling.
  • 16. Attend required safety, equipment operation, and regulatory training sessions.
  • 17. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

  • Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
  • Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
  • Move between buildings.
  • Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
  • Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
  • Communicate effectively in English,…
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