Head Custodian

Cider Mill; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilton School District Cider Mill in Wilton, CT is seeking a Head Custodian to lead the custodial staff, perform building maintenance, and ensure a safe, clean learning environment. The role requires supervisory responsibilities and on-call availability.

The position emphasizes timely maintenance, snow removal coordination, inventory control, and adherence to district rules. Immediate starting date with a 261-day schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such additions/alternatives to qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assigns, supervises and inspects custodial staff tasks including cleaning, moving furniture, lawn care, snow removal and parking lot upkeep.
• Performs routine building maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Supervises custodial staff and opens exits, checks cleanliness, notes issues and instructs night staff.
• Oversees snowplowing operations and coordinates with maintenance.
• Maintains doors/panic hardware; conducts minor repairs and painting as needed.
• Reports major repairs to maintenance; manages inventories and supplies.
• Maintains time records and adheres to district procedures.
• Maintains professionalism and adapts to changing priorities.
• Works independently with minimal supervision; performs other related duties as required.
• On-call at all times with assigned Board of Education cell phone.

Skills

High School Diploma

Valid driver’s license

Demonstrated aptitude/competence

Flexibility/Adaptability

Job description

Head Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938093

Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Head Custodian atCider Mill

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Support Services

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigns, supervises and inspects the work of the custodial staff in such tasks as building cleaning, moving furniture, cutting grass, removing snow from walks, driveways and parking lots. Works with staff to maintain the school building in a clean, safe condition. This position carries a full complement of custodial work, as well as supervisory duties.
• Performs routine building maintenance and service of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Supervision of custodial staff.
• Opens all exit doors, checks cleanliness of building, makes note of unsatisfactory conditions, if any, and later instructs night custodian of findings.
• Oversees snowplowing operations and coordinates those operations with the maintenance department.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are operable and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Makes minor building repairs including painting.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the maintenance department.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand, and requisitions any needed replacements in a timely fashion.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Accurately maintains time records for hours worked OT, etc. according to departmental/district procedures.
• Proactively works to utilize work day effectively; manages time to meet workload demands and building schedules.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Must be on call at all times and will be given a Board of Education cell phone

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 day position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel

Revised January 23, 2017

November, 2011

Reviewed by the Board

May 4, 2004

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required