Head Custodian - Noah Wallace Elementary School

Head Custodian I – Noah Wallace Elementary School

Position Type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1 year.

Location:

Noah Wallace Elementary School. Salary: $36.88–$41.59 per hour (Classified Salary Scale). Benefits include 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, life insurance, long‑term disability, full medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits, and a retirement plan.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in building care and cleaning or maintenance operations, or an equivalent combination of both.
• At least one year experience as a school custodian.
• Ability to communicate with administration and staff.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues.
• Must be able to work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated courtesy in dealing with students, parents, teachers, principals, superintendents, and the general public.
• Knowledge of mechanical repairs, oral and written instructions, and supervisory ability.
• Good physical health to perform all duties.
• Knowledge of computer‑assisted HVAC systems.

• Advises Director of School Facilities of major maintenance problems.
• Keeps required records utilizing computer technology, including employee timesheets.
• Participates in establishing performance standards for subordinates and implements corrective measures.
• Assigns, oversees, and reviews custodians’ work for conformance with established cleaning standards daily and nightly.
• Recommends continued employment of probationary subordinate employees to the Director of School Facilities based on evaluation.
• Trains employees on proper cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Assists in establishing custodian work schedules and coordinates vacation schedules.
• Daily checks with school principal for emergency and necessary work for professional staff.
• Insures equitable distribution of overtime work among off‑duty qualified custodians.
• Schedules lawn and shrub care program in and around schools.
• Supervises and assists with snow removal and sanding of icy conditions of grounds.
• Supervises and helps prepare building for school activities.
• Performs related supervisory duties as assigned.
• Requisition s and maintains an inventory of cleaning material and equipment.
• Responsible for securing the school building every day and night.
• Available in emergency situations involving the school building(s) such as power failures, heating and ventilation problems, plumbing, or any related problems that arise.
• Inspects HVAC systems for proper operation and makes minor repairs.
• Maintains regular servicing schedule for all motors, burners, clean‑out traps, valves, and strainers.
• Performs minor maintenance such as fixing locks, replacing window panes, resurfacing desks, patching plaster, painting, fixing faucets, and general repairs.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the building(s) and grounds.
• Loads and unloads trucks or other vehicles and assists in moving heavy equipment and materials.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and distributing materials for instruction and school lunch programs.
• Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs interior walls and floors, polishes furniture, and raises and lowers the flag daily.
• Operates computer‑controlled systems and oversees security system.
• Assists with development of school and capital budgets and coordinates with school staff for after school building use.
• Maintains all inventories of supplies and building maintenance records.

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status, or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Please apply online ct.org.