Custodian - Floater position (Wednesday - Sunday)

New Canaan Public Schools; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Canaan Public Schools is seeking a Custodian - Floater for a Wednesday through Sunday night shift, assigned to New Canaan High School on weekends. The role includes cleaning the facility, classrooms, and related areas under the direction of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

The Custodian will work under the Head Custodian and must adhere to district, state, and federal policies, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety with dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform housekeeping duties as scheduled.
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality.

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.
• Cooperate, assist and get along with co-workers.

Skills

Independent work

Safety procedures

Attendance reliability

Job description

Custodian - Floater position (Wednesday - Sunday) JobID: 1828

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Date Available: September 2026

Custodian - Floater

New Canaan Public Schools

This is a Wednesday through Sunday assignment, on the Night Shift on weekdays and modified Day Shift on weekends (starting at 9 a.m.) This position is assigned to New Canaan High School on weekends.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible to the Director of Buildings and Grounds 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.