Seasonal Custodian - BOE

Seasonal Custodian BOE Salary $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly Location: Stamford, CT Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary Department: Board of Education Division: Buildings and Grounds-BOE Facilities City: Stamford

Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description: Benefits

JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of a Lead or Head Custodian or other supervisor, performs custodial work in the cleaning, security and minor maintenance of a school building; does related work as required.

Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of a Lead or Head Custodian or other supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs related duties as required.

• Sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes walls and windows, dusts, shampoos carpets, and performs other cleaning duties.
• Cleans and mops lavatories and replaces soap and paper towels.
• Prepares and paints surfaces as necessary.
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets and other equipment.
• Prepares and operates vehicles for snow removal and sanding operations, makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed and cleans and removes equipment as needed.
• Assembles and moves furniture and office equipment as directed.
• Changes light bulbs, re-set breaker switches as required.
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish, segregates recyclables.
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, also removes snow and ice from walks and driveways and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks.
• Cleans and maintains gutters as assigned.
• Operates various types of hand and power tools incidental to repair, maintenance, and renovation functions.
• Receives, moves and stores incoming supplies.
• Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks; creates and maintains records as required.
• May be assigned responsibility for a building or school.
• May be required to direct the work of other custodial/maintenance workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and materials used in buildings and grounds maintenance, including painting, plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
• Working knowledge of safety practices associated with work assignments and operation of assigned equipment.
• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs and performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Working knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools and materials used in general maintenance, demolition and renovation.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of experience in building or grounds cleaning or maintenance activities. If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

Employer: City of Stamford Address: 888 Washington Blvd. P.O. Box 10152 Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152 Phone: 203-977-4070 Website: http://www.stamfordct.gov