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Part Time Custodian

Vernon Township School District · Vernon, NJ

Posted Oct 12, 2026

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Job description

- Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian - Date Posted:
10/12/2026 - Location:
Vernon Township High School - Date Available:
10/19/2026 - Black Seal License preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
- Opens/closes the building each day. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
- Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
- Monitors heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
- Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
- Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
- 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.
- Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
- Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
- Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
- Cleans whiteboard/chalkboards 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 head custodian.
- Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
- Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
- Performs grounds keeping chores on common areas and athletic fields as needed, including grass-cutting, tree-trimming, leaf raking and removal of litter, to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
| Part Time Custodian | JobID: 1158 |
PART TIME CUSTODIAN (3:00PM - 7:00PM)
REPORTS TO: Coordinating Custodian/Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB GOAL:
To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: $28,028 - $28,215 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.

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