What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian position at Moorestown Township Public Schools?
- This position ensures the school buildings are clean and a safe environment so that students, staff and community members may fully function in their roles.
- High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience; ability to work independently; ability to operate and maintain appropriate tools and equipment.
- Must possess a valid NJ Driver's License.
- In possession of a valid Black Seal Boiler Operator's license or higher, which must remain current and valid while employed with the district.
- As Head/ Night Custodian, they will be responsible for managing custodial staff including, but not limited to, those hired under an outsourced contract.
- This position does include the need to clean, maintain, and secure the facility by supporting the happenings in the district and/or building.
- Performs daily housekeeping/ cleaning assignments (i.e. classroom, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, hallways, grounds, etc.) as directed by the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Principal and/or Head Custodian.
- Prepares site for daily operation (doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc,) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational, hazzard free and from potential liability.
- Open designated areas monitor appropriate building lighting, inside and outside, ensure lights are properly working.
- Oversees custodial staff within the school.
- Check and report vandalism
- Clean up after accidents or illness
- Restock supplies in the restrooms
- Properly remove all trash and garbage as directed and observe all policies,procedures and laws for the disposal of trash and waste materials.
- Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
- Works with the building principal to meet the needs of the school.
- Monitors and logs procedure as per state law when boilers are in operation.
- Assists with deliveries related to the school.
- Maintains and inspects all custodial related equipment and reports any deficiencies.
- Must be physically able to fully perform all required maintenance duties including working from ladders and scaffolding.
- Ensures the cleaning of the cafeteria during and after lunches.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment in each of the mechanical and boiler rooms.
- Inspects, analyzes, and determines cleaning to be done and the materials needed.
- Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.
- Makes inspections of buildings to note significant conditions.
- Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes the use of equipment, materials and supplies for assigned areas.
- Reports necessary repairs to the supervisor of buildings and grounds or through a work order system.
- Maintains control of all supplies and equipment used in the departments. Ensures that the proper supplies are on hand in the building and maintains an inventory log to keep track of yearly usage.
- Performs routine and project cleaning assignments as needed.
- Assists with shoveling, plowing and salting the sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas as necessary.
- Assists groundskeepers as needed.
- Responsible for set up and break down for all rental activities within the school as well as any school related activities.
- Monitor the heating, cooling and air supply temperatures, communicating when issues or concerns arise.
- Must be available to perform emergency snow and ice removal and respond to other emergencies that may arise to provide safe arrival and departure at all district sites.
- Must be able to use the following equipment: wet vacuum and mops, carpet extractor, vacuum, scrubber/buffer, hand truck, hand tools. auto scrubber, dolly, ladder, lawn equipment, snowblower, snow shovel, lawnmower, pruner,and edger. Any other equipment that may be deemed necessary to complete assigned duties.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Supervisor of Building and Grounds or Superintendent
- Ability to use Google Suites, computer use for work orders and communication
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, move, speak and write.
- Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts and district vehicles.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds and move heavier material when necessary.
- Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. During these conditions, appropriate district personal protective equipment such as hearing protection must be worn and used in accordance with manufacturer's directions and district training.
- Employees may be required to work in restricted spaces which may include crawling and/or climbing heights.
- Required to stand, be on their feet and move around for a full work shift.
- Specific vision abilities required for this position include being able to see color, far and close distances, peripheral and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Staff members are required to properly use safety equipment as is required and/or appropriate to the work and to prevent injury to self and others.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by radio, electronically and over the phone.
- Ability to use the computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, and maintain inventories or other communications as directed by your supervisor.
- While performing the duties assigned to this position, the employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Shoveling snow, chipping ice and operating mechanical equipment in these conditions. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material or illness during the course of duties.
- 12-month contract, MEA contract, renewed annually.
- Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- The information described in this job description is reviewed and approved by the MTPS Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements deem necessary.
- This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.
- N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.
- External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
- The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary.
Application Procedure:
Apply online: www.generalasp.com/mtps.onlineapp
The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
JobID: 2425
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
4/15/2026
Location:
Moorestown Upper Elementary School (4-6)
Moorestown Upper Elementary School (4-6)
Date Available:
Immediately
Immediately
Closing Date:
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Moorestown Township Public Schools
Moorestown, NJ
Title: Head Custodian/Night Custodian
Building: Upper Elementary Schools
Reports To: Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
Salary Guide: MEA, 12-month contract
Salary Range: $52,313.00 - $68,532.00
Health Benefits: New Jersey Educator's Health Plan
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Salary : $52,313 - $68,532