Substitute Custodians

East Hartford Public Schools
  • East Hartford, CT
  • $23.37 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

id='p7711_'>Substitute Custodians JobID: 7711

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

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Salary: $23.37 per hour

Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

X Online Application

X Letter of Interest

X Resume

Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

Transcripts (if applicable)

X Three Current Letters of Recommendation

TITLE: Substitute Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma, GED, or other educational background necessary for position.
  • Knowledge of proper cleaning practices/procedures in an educational environment.
  • Ability to perform semi-skilled building and equipment repairs.
  • Ability to use landscape and snow removal equipment.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Facilities Operations Manager or Head of Building Operations

JOB GOAL: To maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Keeps building and premises, including, but not limited to, all sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
  • Performs all cleaning tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, waxing, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal and all other related functions as directed.
  • Performs all outdoor tasks including but not limited to: snow & ice removal, mowing, trimming, edging, leaf raking, sweeping/cleaning parking lots and playgrounds, cleaning roof drains, keep grounds free of litter, debris and graffiti.
  • Sanitizes restrooms.
  • Performs interior and exterior painting.
  • Executes written and oral instructions.
  • Maintains custodial closets and storerooms.
  • Secures buildings and equipment.
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
  • Performs minor maintenance tasks such as changing lamps, ceiling tiles, and various repair tasks.
  • Set-up and breakdown of chairs, tables, podiums and other equipment for events and activities.
  • Promptly reports building deficiencies, issues, and in-depth required repairs to the Head Custodian.
  • Reports any vandalism/damage to school property immediately to Head Custodian and/or head of Building Operations.
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as delegated and/or assigned by manager and/or head custodian.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Physical Demands: Very Heavy

Working Conditions: Both inside and outside. Extremes of cold + temperature changes. Extremes of heat + temperature changes. Wet and humid. Noise and vibration. Vapors, fumes, odor. Dust, limited ventilation. Toxic substances.

Numbers & Facts

LocationEast Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Facilities Managementunmatched
  • Groundskeepingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
  • Polishingunmatched
  • Property Maintenanceunmatched
  • Scaffoldingunmatched

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