Hackensack Public Schools is hiring: Night Custodian in Hackensack

Overview

Night Custodian at Hackensack Public Schools – Hackensack Middle School

Location: Hackensack Middle School

Date Posted: 9/10/2025 | Date Available: 10/16/2025 | Closing Date: 09/15/2025

Responsibilities

• Follows work schedules and temporary work schedules assigned by the Head Custodian and/or Principal of the school.
• Maintains assigned areas of the buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat, clean, and safe; completes tasks outlined in the Custodial Services Plan for the building.
• Performs assignments ensuring all schools and district sites are safe to open and function when assigned, including working cooperatively with custodial employees during emergency operations.
• Cleans up body fluids from sick or injured persons following prescribed procedures.
• Removes snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps.
• Inspects building security to ensure exit doors are operational and panic hardware works when the building is occupied.
• Reports damage, vandalism, or theft of equipment immediately.
• Serves in the school assigned, substituting in another school when necessary, and remains on school premises during assigned hours unless assigned to another site.
• Removes trash daily and complies with laws, regulations, and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Maintains an adequate supply of cleaning chemicals, requesting replacements in a timely fashion; stores supplies and chemicals safely.
• Moves furniture, equipment, supplies, and deliveries as required and requested.
• Performs specialized cleaning of facilities during summer months or when school is not in session.
• Participates in safety and Right To Know training.
• Maintains a safe working condition and operates all equipment necessary to carry out job functions safely.
• Makes recommendations for improvement in custodial operations.
• Displays a cooperative and pleasant attitude with staff, students, and visitors.
• Notifies and assists administration and emergency personnel in emergencies, following applicable policies; assists with evacuations and drills.
• Uses computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information; uses discretion within legal confines.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and work ethic; participates in in-service and required meetings.
• Adheres to federal statutes and regulations, state and district rules, and contractual obligations.
• Performs duties within the scope of employment as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Business Administrator, or designee, and as permitted by law.
• All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, at least at an eighth-grade level, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Hold a Black Seal License (preferred).
• Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Minimum of one year of previous work-related experience.
• Integrity and good moral character with initiative.
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

Working Conditions

Location: Hackensack Middle School – Night shift

Responsibilities (continued)

The physical demands and environment describe typical requirements for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Sitting, standing, and walking for required periods.
• Speaking, listening, and visual acuity; close, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Effective communication in English, written and spoken.
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds; reach, bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull; finger dexterity and repetitive motions.

Environmental: exposure to various conditions, potential exposure to cleaning chemicals, and a workplace that can be quiet or noisy at times.

Salary and Application

Salary: As per HBOE/HCMA Agreement

Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack

Selection Procedure: Applications reviewed; interviews conducted; recommendations made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.