05/06/2026
Full-time Maintenance Worker/ Custodian for
the Township of Holland, Hunterdon County NJ
40 hour per week position
Salary based upon experience
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning and Sanitation: Sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets. Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, drinking fountains, and common areas daily.
Building Maintenance: Performing minor repairs (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical). Replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and repairing door hardware.
Waste Management: Emptying trash receptacles and recycling bins daily, including heavy-duty refuse disposal.
Groundskeeping: Removing snow and ice from walkways and entrances, spreading salt, mowing lawns, and trimming hedges.
Setup and Security: Arranging furniture, tables, and chairs for events. Checking building security, locking doors, and reporting safety hazards.
Inventory Control: Maintaining a supply of cleaning materials and requesting replenishment in a timely manner.
Seasonal Pool Maintenance: Test water chemistry daily, add chemicals to pool, maintain pumps & filters, perform routine maintenance, and clean pool house.
Required Qualifications (NJ Specific)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Licensure: (NJ Pool Operator) (or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment) .
License: Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Background Check: Successful completion of criminal history background check, fingerprinting.
Experience: Prior experience in custodial or building maintenance, is highly preferred.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 75-100 lbs. (furniture, heavy equipment, supplies).
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
Environment: Working indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow). Overtime is mandatory.
Hazards: Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and dust.
Typical Benefits
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off (PTO) and sick days
Key Skills
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of cleaning chemicals, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual, and capable of working independently.
Communication: Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Applicants may apply in person or by email to:
Melissa S. Tigar, Municipal Clerk
61 Church Road Milford, N.J. 08848
[email protected]
Visit:
https://www.hollandtownshipnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/Employment-Application.pdf for applications.
Applications will be accepted until June 26, 2026.
Holland Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer
