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Atlantic County Vocational School District
Custodian
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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$37,645 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/14/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/14/2026
True Openings as of 9/14/2026
Custodian JobID:
631Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian Date Posted:
9/14/2026Location:
Atlantic County Institute of Technology Date Available:
TBD Closing Date:
09/30/2026 Custodian for theAtlantic County Institute of Technology Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.Essential Functions:
Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building. Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills. Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas. Replaces light bulbs. Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms. Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals. Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds. Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies. Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building. Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.Additional Duties:
Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations. Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor .Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools. Safety Requirements Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets. Travel Requirements Occasional travel between schools may be required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts. Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s). Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.Qualifications Profile:
High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position. Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation. Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Salary & Benefits Based off the ACVTEA Negotiated Agreement Salary Guide (Range of $40,351- $52,202) NJ State Health Benefits Vacation, Personal, Sick and Bereavement Time Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/14/2026 11:42:59 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance