Substitute Custodian - All Shifts

Position Information

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian

Date Posted: 8/29/2025

Location:

District-wide

• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, floors, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas per district standards.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills; cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks, and stores supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in the recycling program.

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and visitors at school buildings for special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor‑cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

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

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and central office may be required.

• Can follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principals and others.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Can describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Has basic arithmetic skills for units of measure.
• Can work in poor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, or snow).
• Can work above ground using ladders and automatic lifts.
• Can perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set by supervisor(s).

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Works outdoors in inclement weather.
• Exposed to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge is qualifying.
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to perform duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Hourly rate of $19.15. Shifts are generally evening shifts.

Apply online dsorct.org

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws.