Custodian I / 2nd Shift

East Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools seeks a Custodian I for 2nd shift at Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center. The role maintains a clean, safe environment for students and staff, performing a wide range of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks.

The position is twelve months, with a salary per contract and Local 1933, and outdoor/indoor duties including snow removal, floor care, and event setup. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of cleaning practices in

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.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times (sidewalks, driveways, play areas).
• Performs cleaning tasks: sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal.
• Performs outdoor tasks: snow/ice removal, mowing, edging, leaf raking, parking lot/ playground cleaning.
• Sanitizes restrooms.
• Performs interior and exterior painting.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, podiums for events.
• Reports deficiencies and needed repairs to supervisor.
• Maintains life safety equipment and custodial storage areas.

Skills

Cleaning practices

Semi-skilled repairs

Lawn & snow equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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:
X Online Application
X Letter of Interest
X Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Transcripts (if applicable)
X 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.