Custodian I / 2nd Shift (Split Position)

Applitrack; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is sourcing a Custodian I for the Goodwin and Pitkin Elementary Schools in East Hartford, CT. The split 2nd shift runs 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a twelve-month term under Local 1933.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of school cleaning practices, and the ability to perform semi-skilled repairs. Duties include interior/exterior cleaning, painting, event setup, and reporting deficiencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices in educational environments.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled building repairs and operate landscape/snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises clean, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Performs cleaning tasks: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, painting as needed.
• Performs outdoor tasks: snow/ice removal, lawn care, parking lots maintenance.
• Sanitizes restrooms and maintains closets/storerooms.
• Inspects/maintains life safety equipment and reports deficiencies.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture/equipment for events; reports issues to supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning practices

Semi-skilled repairs

Snow/landscape equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian I / 2nd Shift (Split Position) JobID: 7772

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Goodwin and Pitkin Elementary Schools
• Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Hours: 2:30p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Salary: $23.37 per hour

**Current custodians (Bargaining Unit Members) may submit a letter of interest digitally through Frontline**

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.