Employment Opportunity Available: Part-Time Custodian

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the employee performs a variety of routine custodial, cleaning, and general maintenance duties to ensure municipal facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include the cleaning and maintenance of the recreation center, including restrooms, floors, common areas, and other assigned areas. The position may also involve performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled maintenance tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Sweeps, mops and polishes floors.
• Cleans and washes walls, windows, doors, woodwork, and other interior surfaces.
• Dust, cleans, and polishes furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other surfaces.
• Arranges, relocates, and moves furniture, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Replace light bulbs and perform basic cleaning and maintenance of lavatories, sinks, toilets, and related fixtures.
• Maintains, replenishes, and distributes cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Replaces or repairs broken windows, screens, and other minor building components as needed.
• Maintains and keeps sidewalks, walkways, and grounds surrounding the Recreation Center clean, safe, and orderly.
• Shovels snow and perform other winter weather-related maintenance as needed.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities and work demands while maintaining productivity.
• Provides cleaning, setup, breakdown, and general facility support for events, programs, rentals, and activities held at the Recreation Center.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and effectively communicate in English.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and maintain a driving record free of convictions for the past three (3) years.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices used in general custodial and building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational hazards, safety procedures, and precautions associated with custodial and facility maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, building maintenance practices, and the safe and effective use of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be required to sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, or work in other physically demanding positions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or moving items weighing up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will primarily work indoors within the Recreation Center. The position may also require work in the indoor pool area, where the employee may be exposed to wet and humid conditions. At times, the employee may be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

NOTICE REQUIREMENT: The above part-time job opportunity is hereby posted for a period of not less than five days prior to action by the Town of Secaucus to fill the vacancy. To apply, please visit the Town of Secaucus website at secaucusnj.gov/government/employment and submit your resume/ application through the online employment portal. Click Here to Apply


Date of Posting: September 2nd, 2026