Substitute Custodian - All Shifts

About the role

The custodial/maintenance/custodian position involves a variety of essential and additional duties to ensure the safety and cleanliness of school buildings.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, floors, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Aids parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Pay

Hourly rate of $19.15.

Schedule

Shifts are generally evening shifts.