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East Hartford Public Schools

Custodian I / 2nd Shift

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

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Custodian I / 2nd Shift East Hartford Public Schools - 3.6 East Hartford, CT Job Details $23.37 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Snow removal Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Equipment repair Ladder use Minor facility damage repair Machine minor repairs Ice removal
Full Job Description JobID:
7741
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Location:
Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center Closing Date:
09/02/2026
Hours:
2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m
Salary:
$23.37 per hour (Per Contract)
  • Posting closes September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Current custodians (Bargaining Unit Members) may submit a letter of interest only
  • The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position: Online Application Letter of Interest Resume Copy of Valid Certification and/or License Transcripts (if applicable) Three Current Letters of Recommendation JOB # 326
TITLE:
Custodian I/ 2nd Shift
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 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
Twelve-month position. Salary and work year per contract with Local 1933.
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. Email To A Friend Print Version