Senior Custodian Night School Year 2025-26 (NBOE)

Definition

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Senior Custodian Night at various Newark Public Schools locations. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; therefore, candidates must pass an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission.

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
• One (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity
• 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
• 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

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Inspects, analyzes, and determines cleaning work to be done and materials needed
• Establishes, maintains, and develops work plans for subordinates
• Supervises and takes the lead in cleaning, maintenance, and care of buildings and grounds
• Supervises and takes the lead in work involved in cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures
• Supervises and takes the lead in sweeping, washing, and sanding floors
• Supervises and takes the lead in applying wax and polish to wood, linoleum, and composition floors
• Supervises and takes the lead in application of paint remover, turpentine, or other cleaning agents to furniture
• Supervises and takes the lead in sanding rough and discolored areas
• Supervises and takes the lead in applying linseed oil, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel, and paint to furniture
• Supervises and takes the lead in reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds and parking area
• Supervises and takes the lead in operating heating and ventilating equipment
• Makes inspections of buildings and grounds to note significant conditions and see that needed work is done
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies
• Establishes and maintains records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work done, and time spent
• Reports necessary repairs to the authorities
• Keeps order among children in the building and on the grounds
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of 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 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 work procedures
• Knowledge of methods used in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and supervising use of equipment, materials, and supplies
• Knowledge of the establishment and maintenance of records and files of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, work done, 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 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

Salary: $52,175 - $75,175
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Month
Union Affiliation: Local 68

Benefits

NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff including:
- Medical and Prescription Drug plans
- Employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage
- An array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs
- Paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.
For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

How to Apply

NBBOE accepts electronic applications only. Open Date: June 2, 2026
Closing Date: June 15, 2026 or until filled