Custodian I

VACANCY: CUSTODIAN I

LOCATION: MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Assistant Director of Facilities

HOURS: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

EFFECTIVE: 2/1/2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of custodial and maintenance practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate with others - both orally and in writing
• Ability to work cooperatively with other workers, staff members, students and parents
• Basic understanding of monitoring essential building systems (boilers, fire alarms, etc.)
• Ability to operate custodial machinery, climb scaffolding and ladders, lift reasonably heavy loads (loads in excess of 50 pounds) and perform general custodial tasks that require reasonable agility and strength
• Ability to work alone RESPONSIBILITIES: The general job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing the following general building custodial duties:
• Sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Emptying trash
• Cleaning furniture and fixtures
• Delivering equipment and supplies
• Shoveling snow
• Other custodial and maintenance duties as may be assigned

Emergency call-in for snow or any other issue is mandatory. HOURS OF WORK: It is anticipated that the hours of work will be as stated above, Monday through Friday. However, these hours are subject to change in order to meet the overall custodial needs of the school district. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per the Agreement between the Darien Board of Education and the Darien School Custodians' Union

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal applicants (current employees of the Darien Public Schools in any capacity) must submit an Internal Applicant application via Applitrack, including uploading a current resume and cover letter. www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an external application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2026

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does 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 (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion, Director of Human Resources, mcion@darienps.org, 203-656-7406, Board of Education Offices, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820.