2nd-Shift School Custodian — Clean, Safe Spaces

Plainfieldschools; Plainfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield Central Middle School is seeking a dedicated Custodian for 2nd shift to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The role requires general housekeeping, light maintenance, and timely completion of tasks, including cleaning lavatories, classrooms, offices, and common areas.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, floor care, dusting, disinfecting fixtures, snow removal, and supporting fire safety and security across the building.

Qualifications

• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning of the building
• Able to perform basic light maintenance tasks
• Reads and follows basic operating instructions
• Handles manual tasks and operates necessary equipment efficiently

Responsibilities

• Cleans designated areas: lavatories, classrooms, offices, gym, etc.
• Empties trash and disposes of waste properly
• Cleans floors (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing)
• Dusted surfaces, fixtures, and walls; cleans windows and mirrors
• Maintains stairwells and common areas; disinfects as needed
• Maintains drinking fountains and replaces expendable products
• Ensures fire safety and security of the building; handles light maintenance
• Removes snow/ice and supports building upkeep as assigned

Skills

General housekeeping

Light maintenance

Reads instructions

Physical endurance

Job description

Plainfield Central Middle School is seeking a dedicated Custodian for 2nd shift to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The role requires general housekeeping, light maintenance, and timely completion of tasks, including cleaning lavatories, classrooms, offices, and common areas.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, floor care, dusting, disinfecting fixtures, snow removal, and supporting fire safety and security across the building.