Per Diem Custodian SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

DEFINITION

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Custodian in the Office of Facilities Management. The position involves supervising and working with custodial personnel engaged in cleaning and maintenance of a school building and grounds.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in work involving the heating, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, offices and buildings, and the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds.
• Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• Applicants will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and operations involved in inspecting, analyzing, and planning building and ground maintenance and heating and ventilating work to be done.
• Knowledge of methods used in establishing, maintaining, and developing effective work procedures to be followed in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures to be followed in establishing and maintaining 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 learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

REPORTS TO

Principal/Superintendent of Custodians

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary: $24.50 per hour
• Employment Period: As needed basis
• Union Affiliation: Local 68

Benefits

NBOE offers competitive compensation to its Per Diem staff, including retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to an array of Voluntary Benefits Options. The Board is committed to building a pipeline of potential full-time employees through these opportunities.

How To Apply

NBBOE accepts electronic applications only.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

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