Per Diem Custodian SY 2026-27 (NBOE

Per Diem Custodian (Office of Facilities Management)

Under direction, supervises and works with custodial (janitorial) personnel engaged in cleaning and maintenance of a school building and grounds; does other related duties as required. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.

• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in work involving heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices, and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.
• Current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• Valid driver’s license in New Jersey required only if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.

• Inspects, analyzes, and determines the cleaning work to be done and materials needed.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops effective work plans for subordinates.
• Supervises and leads the cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds.
• Supervises and leads the cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
• Supervises and leads sweeping, washing, and sanding floors and applying wax and polish to wooden, linoleum, and composition floors.
• Supervises and leads the application of paint remover and turpentine or other cleaning agents to furniture.
• Supervises and leads sanding of rough and discolored areas, and applying linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint to furniture.
• Supervises and leads the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
• Supervises and leads operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
• Supervises the work of elevator operators.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to note significant conditions and ensures needed work is completed.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes, and supervises use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, and time spent.
• Reports needed repairs to authorities.
• Uses electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and operations involved in inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and ground maintenance and heating and ventilating work.
• Knowledge of methods used in establishing, maintaining, and developing effective work procedures for use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures to establish and maintain records and files of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work completed, time spent, and cost.
• Ability to analyze building, heating, and ground maintenance problems.
• Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to give assignments and instructions.
• Ability to associate with children and school staff.
• Ability to use electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English;
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions after reasonable accommodation.

Reports To: Principal/ Supervisor of Custodians

• Salary: $24.50 per hour.
• Employment Period: as-needed basis.
• Union Affiliation:
  Local 68.

Competitive compensation to per diem staff, retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to a range of voluntary benefit options.

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Opening Date:
July 1, 2026
Closing Date:
June 30, 2027 or Until Filled

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.