Anticipated Custodian, "A" Shift (26 - 27 School Year) - B & G

Anticipated Custodian, "A" Shift (26 - 27 School Year) - B & G

Franklin Township School District B&G - Somerset, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5885515

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Anticipated Custodian,“A” Shift

2026 - 2027 School Year

District Wide, Building & Grounds Department

DESCRIPTION

Custodian, “A” Shift,7:00AM - 3:30 PM

DUTIES

• Keeps building and properly including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways and other structures on District property in a safe, clean, and healthy condition for use by our students, faculty, and community.
• Regulates heat, air conditioning and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity in accordance with Board policy.
• Reports to the building after inclement weather to ensure the safe opening of the building as required by the FTSSA agreement.
• Makes minor repairs as needed or assigned. Repairs that are not completed by the end of the shift shall be reported to the Head Custodian prior to their departure.
• Remains on school property for the entire shift unless excused by the building Principal, or designee. If a Custodian is excused s/he will punch out prior to departure and immediately upon return.
• Ensures the building security system is armed and all windows and doors are locked prior to departure, as assigned.
• Complies with Federal, State, Local and district laws, policies and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and recyclable materials
• Knows how to operate and the location of all fire extinguishers, water and gas valves and electrical panels
• Works cooperatively with other district staff to ensure the safety and well being of all district constituencies
• Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position as defined under the qualifications section.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a licensed driver and/or have transportation to and from work sites.
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude with small hand tools.
• Must possess a Black Seal Operating Engineer's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
• Ability to work “A” shift from 7:00AM - 3:30 PM
• Must be able to complete all physical duties as assigned at 100% capacity.
  • Essential Functions/ Continuous (66 - 100% of work time) Physical duties:
    • Lift/ Carry 1 - 10 pounds unassisted
    • Push/ Pull 1 - 10 pounds unassisted
  • Frequent Physical duties:
    • Working with/ near cleaning chemicals and fumes
    • Lift/ Carry 1 - 50 pounds unassisted
    • Push/ Pull 1 - 50 pounds unassisted
    • Bend/ Stoop/ Twist
    • Crouch/ Squat
    • Reach above and below shoulders
    • Repetitive arm and wrist use
    • Walking ( on even walking surface )
  • Occasional Physical duties:
    • Lift/ Carry 51 - 100 pounds
    • Push/ Pull 51 - 100 pounds
    • Repetitive Grabbing/ Squeezing
    • Climb ladder/ stairs
    • Walking ( on uneven walking surfaces )
    • Working with/ near building maintenance equipment, power tools, heights and tight places
    • Other duties as may