Custodian Job Wanaque area,New Jersey USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: FT 12 Month Day Custodian
Position Type:
Bus Driver/Bus Aide/Custodian/Custodian

Date Posted:
6/11/2026

Location:
Lakeland Regional High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/16/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:
Black Seal License-(FT Custodial staff only) must be obtained within 18 months of employment
Minimum experience as determined by the board
Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance; cleaning methods and procedures; heating and ventilation; proper handling of hazardous materials
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively and perform basic math
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building Security
Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
- Building Maintenance
Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use.
Executes environmental accommodations related to student health and safety and implements specific cleaning directions and other required measures to further the protection of students and/or staff members with potentially life-threatening allergies and/or physical disabilities.
Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
Cleans whiteboards/chalkboards and rails daily.
Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian or principal.
Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds.
Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled. And dusts window ledges weekly.
Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation by vacuuming carpets and entry mats, sweeping and mopping floors and operating all floor scrubbing/burnishers as needed.
Grounds maintenance
Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
- Other
Performs related duties as assigned.
Ability to independently lift a minimum of 35 pounds and to otherwise lift, carry, push, pull, reach and handle equipment.
Ability to stand/walk or sit/ride for prolonged periods and frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull and reach with arms.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers and other staff members

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 per year to commensurate with experience
Benefits Include:

• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System

• Paid Time Off (Sick/Vacation/Personal)