Per Diem Custodian SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

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Newark, DE - USA

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  • Position Type:
    Per Diem/Per Diem Custodian

  • Date Posted:
    12/1/2025

  • Location:
    Facilities Management -344

  • NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
    HUMAN RESOURCES
    765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
    ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT

    PER DIEM CUSTODIAN
    Office of Facilities Management

    (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

    The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the aforementioned position.

    DEFINITION: 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. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

    NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
    1. Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Applicants will be required to possess a drivers 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
    1. Inspects analyzes and determines the cleaning work to be done and materials needed.
    2. Establishes maintains and develops effective work plans for subordinates.
    3. Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.
    4. Supervises and takes the lead in the cleaning and maintenance of desks chairs rugs lighting fixtures windows and other furniture and fixtures.
    5. Supervises and takes the lead in sweeping washing and sanding floors and in applying wax and polish to wooden linoleum and composition floors.
    6. Supervises and takes the lead in the application of paint remover and turpentine or other cleaning agents to furniture.
    7. Supervises and takes the lead in sanding rough and discolored areas and in applying linseed oil varnish stain lacquer enamel and paint to furniture.
    8. Supervises and takes the lead in the reconditioning care and maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
    9. Supervises and takes the lead in operation of heating and ventilating equipment.
    10. Supervises the work of elevator operators.
    11. Inspects buildings and grounds to note significant conditions and to ensure that needed work is done.
    12. Obtains stores safeguards distributes and supervises the use of equipment materials and supplies.
    13. Establishes and maintains records of personnel equipment materials supplies work completed and time spent.
    14. Reports needed repairs to the authorities.
    15. 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.
    16. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
    1. Knowledge of problems procedures and operations involved in inspecting analyzing and planning building and ground maintenance and heating and ventilating work to be done.
    2. 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.
    3. Knowledge of procedures to be followed in establishing and maintaining records and files of personnel equipment materials supplies work completed time spent and cost.
    4. Ability to analyze building heating and ground maintenance problems.
    5. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
    6. Ability to give assignments and instructions.
    7. Ability to associate with children and school staff.
    8. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
    9. Ability to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
    10. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible/

    REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL/SUPERVISOR OF CUSTODIANS

    SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
    1. Salary: $24.50 per hour
    2. Employment Period: As needed basis
    3. Union Affiliation: Local 68

    HOW TO APPLY
    Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

    OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
    OPENING DATE: December 1 2025
    CLOSING DATE: June 30 2026 or Until Filled

    THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS
    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEE




Position Type:Per Diem/Per Diem CustodianDate Posted:12/1/2025Location:Facilities Management -344NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES 765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT PER DIEM CUSTODIAN Office of Facilities Management (Pending availability of funds and Board ...
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