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What they do
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.
$38,933 / year median in Connecticut
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Head Custodian
New Fairfield Public Schools
New Fairfield Elementary - New Fairfield, Connecticut This job is also posted in New Fairfield Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5924100
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION
Head Custodian
SCHOOL:
Elementary School HOURS:
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
The Head Custodian supervises and maintains the school building and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made of the facility at all times.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, supervise, inspect, and evaluate the custodial work required in the building.
Assist with the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of custodial employees and substitutes.
Assign, monitor, and participate in daily custodial, maintenance, and minor repair work.
Ensure appropriate custodial coverage during all hours of building use.
Identify and promptly report needed repairs, maintenance concerns, and damage to school property.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of custodial supplies and recommend the purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment.
Serve as the primary building caretaker when outside groups use the school.
Respond to building emergencies and coordinate appropriate action with custodial and maintenance staff.
Perform other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Buildings & Grounds, or Superintendent of Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent literacy skills.
Prior custodial or maintenance experience.
Strong supervisory skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and develop positive working relationships with building administrators.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending and walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
POSITION TO BEGIN
October 2026
SALARY:
Per Custodial Contract
PLEASE SUBMIT
Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)
Resume
Letters of Reference (2)
Position Type:
Full-Time