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Custodian

FedEx Freight
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026
Starting Rate of Pay: $ 19.22 per hour

Position Overview

Responsible for cleaning the physical structures, the yard and dock areas of the facility to provide an attractive, clean, work environment.

Essential Functions

  • Vacuum, sweep, mop and dust entire office area
  • Empty trash
  • Clean restrooms
  • Perform general yard work (cleans, picks up trash, cuts grass, maintains gardens)
  • Maintain parking areas to keep free of trash
  • Clean dock and dock apron
  • Perform minor building repair and paint as needed
  • Change light bulbs in office area and on dock
  • Change air conditioner filters
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Good cleaning techniques and floor buffing skills
  • Must be professional in interaction with customers and coworkers
  • Good organizational skills
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat and pull/push custodial equipment throughout shift
  • Good chemical awareness
  • Able to follow instructions and complete required training
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member

Working Conditions

Must be able to stand or walk for eight hours and do light lifting consistently

Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area

Exposure to hot and cold soapy water, chemicals, dust, tobacco waste or other irritants

Hours may vary due to operational need

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com.

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Pay

Hourly: $19.22 - $19.22

This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.

Salary : $19

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