Custodian Part-Time

School Administrative Unit 50; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 50 is seeking a Custodian for the Newington Public School. Ideal candidates will have experience in custodial duties and a calm demeanor around students. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and safety in school buildings and working with minimal supervision.

The position offers negotiable hours Monday through Friday, and the hourly rate is based on experience. The role is perfect for someone looking to grow in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing custodial duties in an educational setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry it up to 90 feet.
• Calm demeanor, especially around students.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Maintain exterior and interior areas of the school.
• Follow all procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Custodial duties experience

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Job description

Position Type: Custodial/Food Service/Custodian

Date Posted: 5/14/2026

Location: Newington Public School

Date Available: Immediately

Work in the lovely seacoast town of Newington, New Hampshire at the Newington Public School in a great tight-knit community. Collaborate with and learn under the tutelage of a veteran building administrator and the SAU 50 central office. Potential for future growth for the right candidate.

Monday through Friday (roughly between 12pm-5pm) hours of work negotiable. Ideal candidates will have experience performing custodial duties in an educational setting.

Hourly rate will be based on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Present a calm demeanor, especially around students.
• Work effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Under the direct supervision of the Building Administrator and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
• Clean and maintain the exterior and interior areas of the school including walkways, cafeteria, restrooms and lobby as needed.
• Perform daily custodial duties such as vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing restroom fixtures, spreading salt on sidewalks, etc.
• Perform daily stocking and maintenance duties.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Follow all procedures to ensure a safe work environment, as well as the safety of our students.
• Follow instructions on safe use of all chemicals and cleaning materials.
• Maintain regular personal attendance for all scheduled shifts.
• Help with custodial daily deliveries as needed.
• Adjust heating controls when specified, perform boiler checks as requested by their building supervisors.
• Perform minor repairs when necessary and possible.
• Maintain the security of the building(s) during regular working hours and on special occasions as scheduled by supervisor.
• Report to supervisor any problem in areas assigned – custodial or maintenance.
• Check all doors and windows when school is not in session to ensure security, respond to alarms or other emergencies when called by the appropriate officials, and report any problems to supervisor immediately if security problems exist.
• Set up necessary equipment for special events when requested.

Minimum Job Requirements

Requirements to be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting, and bending on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry it up to 90 feet (or deposit into a dumpster).