Temporary Custodian - Summer

East Hartford Public Schools

East Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Life Safety Systems, Maintenance - Pool, Operations Management, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Polishing, Property Maintenance, Safety Equipment, Scaffolding, Testing, Water Quality Testing
LOCATION
East Hartford, CT
POSTED
1 day ago

id='p7689_'>Temporary Custodian - Summer JobID: 7689

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:

6/23/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

As soon as possible

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TITLE: Temporary Summer Custodian

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00 p.m

Salary: $23.37 per hour

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: Facilities Operations Manager or Head of Building Operations

JOB GOAL: To provide summer assistance 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.
  • Maintains and marks athletic fields.
  • Inspects and maintains life safety 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 and/or Head of Building Operations.
  • Reports any damage to school property immediately to head custodian and/or head of building operations.
  • When applicable, maintains and operates pool facilities to ensure safe, clean conditions and optimal water quality by performing tests, chemical adjustments, filter backwashing, and water level adjustments.
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as delegated and/or assigned by supervisor and/or head custodian.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Temporary summer work

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.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff.

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East Hartford Public Schools