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Custodian

Mercer County Special Services School District
Hamilton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

District Wide


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Black seal preferred (must attain within 6 months)
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
  • Ability to push / pull a minimum of 45 pounds frequently
  • Snow Truck Plow experience preferred
  • 3 - 5 years school experience


REPORTS TO:
Manager of Buildings & Grounds


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • 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.
  • Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
  • Wash windows and sills (door glass).
  • 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.).
  • Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
  • Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
  • Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
  • Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
  • Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
  • Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.


ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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


Benefits

  • Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits


Salary

  • Following the established MCSSSSA Salary Guide Range $53,493-$60,663

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

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