School Custodian

Jumoke Academy Charter School; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumoke Academy Charter School in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year at Thelma Ellis Dickerson Elementary Campus. The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with in-person attendance required daily.

The Custodian will perform custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other tasks to keep buildings healthy, safe and sanitary. Reports to the Facilities Supervisor and supports a clean, secure learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment.
• Ability to read labels and follow safety instructions, especially cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, meeting spaces, and school facilities.
• Mop tile and concrete floors; vacuum carpets.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; wash and disinfect washrooms.
• Restock supplies and report damages or vandalism.
• Maintain safe, sanitary environment and assist with minor repairs.
• Keep storage areas tidy and report equipment issues.

Skills

Team Building

Decision making

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Time management

Job description

Jumoke Academy is seeking for a full-time CUSTODIAN for school year 2026-2027 at its Thelma Ellis Dickerson Elementary Campus.

The position works Monday to Friday at 37.5 hours a week and must be able to report to work in person every day.

Job Description: Custodian

The Custodian is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties to ensure that school buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. The Custodian reports to the Facilities Supervisor and cares for the school building and facilities equipment. Maintaining these responsibilities will help to ensure the health, safety and security of the public.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for buildings and facilities to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner. Responsibilities are to include, but not limited to:
• Clean offices, meeting spaces and school building and facilities.
• Mop tile and concrete floor areas.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Dust all furniture and fixtures.
• Wash and disinfect all washroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, hand dryers and fixtures.
• Clean all mirrors.
• Replenish toilet issue and soap as needed.
• Empty all waste baskets and garbage cans.
• Place garbage in outside storage bins.
• Clean entrance and exit including glass, doors, and hardware.
• Keep the outside area near exit and entrance clear of snow, cans, paper, etc.
• Clean, wash and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Wash all finger marks from walls, doors, hardware, and glass.
• Perform and/or report minor maintenance repairs.
• Clean kitchen sinks and counters.
• Report damages and acts of vandalism.
• Wash and buff floors with floor polisher.
• Wash entrance and exit floors.
• Spot clean walls and toilet partitions.
• Maintain storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner to ensure the safety of staff and the public. Secure storage areas.
• Ensure cleaning materials and supplies are stored in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials supplies.
• Restock materials and supplies.
• Make note of the need for equipment repairs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The custodian must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment. Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products. Ability to work under little supervision.

Skills

The custodian must demonstrate the following skills: Team Building, Decision making skills, Problem solving skills, Effective verbal, listening and communication skills, Time management skills.

Personal Attributes

The Custodian must demonstrate the following attributes: Be honest and trustworthy, Be respectful, Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, Be flexible, Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Jumoke Academy Charter School | 999 Asylum Ave Suite 200, Hartford, CT 06105