Custodian/Maintenance - Mercer County Special Services School District

January 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:                         

• High School diploma or G.E.D. 
• Black seal preferred (must secure one within 6 months)
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 100 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 60 pounds frequently
• Snow Truck Plow experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years school experience

REPORTS TO: Manager of Buildings & Grounds   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 65 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
2. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters).  Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
3. Wash windows and sills (door glass).
4. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
5. Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
6. Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
7. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
8. Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
9. Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
10. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.
11. Ability to lead a team of custodians, and coordinate working with members of administration.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
2. Submit all data and information as requested.
3. Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
4. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
5. Complete requested paperwork.
    

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be a NJ resident within one year from the date of hire.

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a). 

Interested candidates please visit us on the web in order to apply

www.mcsssd.info