Custodian (Part-Time)

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New London Public Schools in New London, CT, is seeking a Part-Time Custodian at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School to help maintain a safe, clean environment for students and staff. You will report to the Facilities Manager and perform duties such as cleaning spaces, locking/unlocking premises, and restocking supplies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to read safety rules and manuals, plus basic math and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of basic math functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and monitors designated spaces and equipment including sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and waxing and rubbish removal.
• Assists in seasonal grounds work such as snow and ice removal.
• Unlocks and locks premises and secures windows; manages alarm systems.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment daily after use.
• Takes monthly fuel readings and forwards results to the Business Office when applicable.
• Restocks consumable items and provides an inventory to lead custodian.
• Assists in unloading freight and distributes to respective areas.
• Works as a team with custodians during school breaks and summer.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Employment Terms: Part-Time, work year established by Board of Education and the custodians' bargaining unit.

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON CUSTODIAL Local 1523 AFSCME, COUNCIL 4

Position Overview: Help maintain the physical school properties, in order to provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the community

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and monitors designated spaces and equipment in the building, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and waxing and rubbish removal.
• Assists in the upkeep of seasonal grounds work, such as snow and ice removal, leaves and other debris.
• Unlocks and locks premises, secures windows and activates and deactivates the alarm systems.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment daily after each use.
• Takes monthly fuel readings and forwards results to the Business Office when applicable.
• Restocks consumable items and provides an inventory of supplies to the lead custodian at the high school, middle school and the principals of the elementary schools.
• Helps in unloading of freight, checks and distributes freight to respective areas.
• Works as a team with all custodians in thoroughly cleaning and maintaining buildings during school breaks and in the summer.
• Collects Material Safety Data Sheets for all cleaning products and submits them to the Chief of Operations.
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of basic math functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education Policies

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb onto ladders.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks.
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as, tables, bleachers, and/or cleaning equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.