Custodian-Night

Brookfield Public Schools; Candlewood Orchards (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Public Schools is seeking a Night Custodian for Candlewood Lake Elementary School to oversee daily cleaning, maintenance, and safety of the facility. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe learning environment and coordinating with staff to address maintenance needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, physical ability to perform hands-on duties, and experience with basic trades and building systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with the district.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Physical ability to perform hands-on duties and move heavy objects.
• Ability to safely operate equipment related to building maintenance.
• Proficiency in using computers for operational reports and work orders.
• General knowledge of basic trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry) and performing general repairs.
• Knowledge of programs such as AMP, IPM, IAQ, BBP, Green Cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators and staff to promote safety, health and comfort for students and employees.
• Maintain and ensure ongoing maintenance of building and equipment by submitting work requests through the district's work order system.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Ability to read blueprints

Heavy lifting capability

Equipment operation

Computer use for reports

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Candlewood Lake Elementary School
• Date Available: 10/19/2026

Night Custodian at Candlewood Lake Elementary School

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The duties and responsibilities include the daily overall care, cleaning, and maintenance of the facility to which he/she is assigned.

JOB GOAL

To maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.

EVALUATION

According to bargaining agreement.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Works in cooperation with the building administrators and other staff members to ensure and promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
• Maintains and ensures ongoing maintenance of building and equipment at all times by submitting work requests through the districts work order database.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CAPACITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to interpret, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to perform hands on duties and physically able to manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to operate and use safely all equipment related to perform duties.
• Proficiency in computer use for operational reports and maintenance of work order database, energy management systems, programmable equipment, etc.
• General knowledge of basic trades including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and ability to perform general repairs as needed related to building custody.
• A clear understanding of and ability to maintain on site all state mandated programs such as;
  • Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)
  • Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM)
  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
  • Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP)
  • Green Cleaning

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have an acceptable performance record.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT & SALARY

As established by the agreement between the Board of Education and the Brookfield Custodian's Association.

Brookfield Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.