Job Opportunities

• Valid CDL Class B with P and S Endorsements
• Airbrake Endorsement required
• Excellent Driving Record
• High School diploma required
• Excellent communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

• Hourly Rate - $30.59 per hour
• Minimum of 30 hours per week, with availability of extra work.
• Single Health and Dental Benefits in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44
• NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (DCRP or PERS based on membership requirements).

• Optional 403(b)and 457(b)
• Optional AFLAC Disability Plans
• Paid leave: 10 sick days, 3 personal days accrued annually
• Longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of consecutive service
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus for fully qualified/licensed driver
• Training available to interested applicants, inquire within

All interested applicants please provide a resume and cover letter by email to the Sussex County Regional Cooperative Director, Ms. Janine Byrnes at jbyrnes@sussexcoop.org.

(Include but not limited to the below custodial activities)

Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.

Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures; Polishes furniture and metal furnishing.

Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish; Clears snow and ice from walks.

May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned.

Assists in the operation of an oil, gas or coal fired low-pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes.

Delivers packages and messages.

Places and removes traffic safety signs.

Arranges chairs, tables, and other equipment for special use of school building;

Replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.

• • $45,740-$65,055 (salary will be based of  0.625 Part-Time)
  • All full-time and part-time custodial/maintenance employees shall be required to secure a black seal boilers license within 18 months of employment. If custodial/maintenance staff does not hold a black seal license $400 will be deducted from their annual salary.
  • New custodial/maintenance employees will have uniforms ordered for them after three months of service in the school system and receive them as soon as possible.
  • Benefits Overview:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time custodial/maintenance staff.
  • NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (DCRP or PERS based on membership requirements).
  • Optional 403(b) and 457(b).
  • Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans.
  • Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts.
  • Paid leave: 
  • 12 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.
  • After completion of one (1) year of continuous employment, custodial/maintenance employees receive two weeks vacation with pay. Vacation time increases after the fifth year of employment. See page 10 of the HEA Support Staff contract below for more information.

  👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
          2023-2027 HEA Support Staff Contract

Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions

Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks

Ability to work independently, efficiently with minimal supervision

Ability to get along well with others

Thoroughness and Dependability

Physical condition appropriate with the demands of the position

• Pay: $110/day

• Substitute teachers are not eligible for benefits unless they are a long term substitute placed on guide.

• Pay: NJ Minimum Wage $15.49/hour.
• Benefits Eligibility:
• Substitute custodians are not eligible for benefits.