Custodian - Evening Shift 2:30pm - 10:30 (NCHS)

New Canaan Public Schools; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Canaan Public Schools is seeking an Evening Custodian for New Canaan High School. The position runs 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm, about 40 hours per week, and reports to the Facilities Manager and Head Custodian.

The Custodian will perform housekeeping, maintain a safe, clean facility, follow safety procedures, attend on time, work independently, and comply with district policies. Overtime may be required; teamwork with staff and students is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties as laid out and scheduled by the Head Custodian.
• Maintain a safe facility and follow safety procedures.
• Complete assigned work on time with a high level of cleanliness.
• Maintain good attendance and report to work on time.
• Work independently with pride in assigned duties.
• Demonstrate care for equipment and supplies.
• Accept overtime as scheduled.
• Cooperate with co-workers and show courteous behavior to students and staff.

Job description

Custodian - Evening Shift 2:30pm - 10:30 (NCHS) JobID: 1831

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Date Available: September 2026

Custodian - New Canaan High School

Evening Shift (40 hours/week) 2:30 - 10:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible to the Facilities Manager for the assisting in cleaning the physical plant, classrooms, and other areas. The Custodian will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Head Custodian. The Custodian shall work within the district, state and federal statutes, regulations and policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform housekeeping duties as laid out and scheduled by the Head Custodian.
• Maintain a safe facility and follow safety procedures.
• Complete assigned work on a timely basis and with a high level of cleanliness.
• Maintain a good attendance record, report to work on time and complete work shift.
• Assume specific duties not limited to housekeeping and include the good and welfare of the entire facility.
• Maintain appropriate personal appearance, to include specified uniform and proper footwear.
• Take self-initiative to maintain a high level of cleanliness with obvious hazards and clutter.
• Must be able to work independently and exhibit great pride in assigned duties.
• Demonstrate proper care and respect for equipment and supplies provided by the district to accomplish duties.
• Accept assigned overtime as scheduled.
• Cooperate, assist and get along with co-workers.
• Display courteous, polite and helpful behavior to students, faculty and parents.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time. Requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 75 pounds. Requires vision and hearing correctable to within normal range for the operation of equipment. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of bulky items, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires exposure to cleaning and maintenance equipment, chemicals, and products. Also requires operation of specialized power-driven floor machines (i.e., vacuums, scrubbers, etc.) and maintaining of such equipment. Be able to push large waste barrels and carts. Also required to operate snow removal equipment and perform snow shoveling.