BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools

Sister public charter schools in Jersey City

Custodian

Janitorial ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeJersey City, NJ, USA$18 - $20In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must pass a Department of Education criminal background check.
Must be able to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Perform major cleaning tasks, including vacuuming using a 20-pound vacuum for 3–4 hours daily, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash and lifting waste paper and debris weighing at least 55 pounds, cleaning whiteboards, and disinfecting drinking fountains.
Clean restroom floors and fixtures, including urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters, and ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
Replace light bulbs using ladders up to 16 feet high, fill dispensers, and set up facilities for student and adult use, including lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables weighing at least 55 pounds.
Go up and downstairs and bend and stand as needed during a daily shift.
Promptly report major repairs to the Head Custodian.
Perform painting and repair work, and set up and break down for events.
Assist school security staff with coverage and arrival and dismissal procedures.
Maintain hallways by washing and buffing floors.
Use email and the work-order ticket system.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of or experience with basic plumbing and carpentry skills.
Ability to paint.
Experience in floor care.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
Experience working in school settings.
Fluency in Spanish.

Custodian

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools · Jersey City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-22

Salary: USD 18–20

Workplace: on_site

Department: BelovED Community Charter School (Multiple Campuses)

Description

Please include current employment on your resume.

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 the trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.), dusting, cleaning whiteboards, 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.
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.).
Must be able to go up and downstairs and undertake bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
Promptly report major repairs as needed to the Head Custodian.
Painting, repair work, set up and break down for events.
Assist our school security staff with coverage, arrival, and dismissal procedures.
Maintain the appearance of hallways throughout the building by washing and buffing floors.
Basic computer literacy. Able to send/receive emails and use ticket system for work orders.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Able to pass DOE criminal background check
Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
Has a teamwork and growth mindset
Work in a fast-paced environment

The following are a plus but not a requirement:

Knowledge/experience in basic plumbing/carpentry skills
Able to paint
Experience in floor care
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
Experience working in school settings
Fluent in Spanish

Benefits

Health Benefits
Pension / Retirement
Paid time off

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About the Company

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools

Sister public charter schools in Jersey City

BelovED Community and its sister academy run tuition-free public charter schools for children from kindergarten through high school in Jersey City, New Jersey. BelovED pairs academic learning with values and character development inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Both schools use sequenced curricula and regular assessments to identify learning needs and guide additional student support. They admit students through annual lotteries when demand exceeds available places, with waiting lists for other applicants. Based in Jersey City, BelovED opened in 2012 and its sister academy was founded in 2015; they maintain separate school identities and campuses.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Jersey City, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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