Custodian - Ivy Drive
Bristol Public Schools · Bristol, CT · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Maintains the district's school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they represent no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
Responsibilities
- Aid in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
- Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
- Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data to the head custodian.
- Aid visitors in utilizing the facilities with directions and equipment setup.
- Maintain building and grounds security during school hours.
- Show working knowledge of custodian machinery and equipment.
- Show ability to perform minor building repairs.
- Substitute for the head custodian on a short-term basis.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform cleaning tasks for boilers.
- Perform related work as required by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents and instructions.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of job-related software.
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Physical stamina and ability to perform tasks requiring standing, walking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending/kneeling.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Physical Demands
- Regularly stands, walks, uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, talks or hears.
- Frequently reaches with hands and arms, sits, bends, stoops, or twists at the neck and trunk.
- Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
- Pushes/pulls items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- Meets deadlines with severe time constraints.
Work Environment
- Works indoors and occasionally outdoors.
- Near or with moving mechanical equipment.
- May work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays.
- Works under moderate noise levels.
Work Hours
2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Salary
Per negotiated contract
Start Date
TBD
Application
Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education submit an internal online application by 4:00 PM on July 16, 2026. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.