- Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian: General
- Date Posted: 9/23/2026
- Location: District-Wide (High-Needs School)
JOB DESCRIPTION
On call Custodian /District Supporter to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and the public throughout the District.
REPORTS TO
Director of Buildings & Grounds (and Facilities Operations Manager)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning practices/procedures in an educational environment.
- Ability to follow both oral and written directions from supervisor with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow custodians, supervisors, and other school employees.
- Ability to meet the public and cooperate with various groups using the building for meetings, etc.
- Be able to lift various reasonable heavy objects for weight and size, climb ladders and generally perform tasks that involve moderately strenuous work.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability to work cooperatively with other maintenance and custodial employees, supervisors, teachers and other personnel
- Physically and mentally able to lift reasonable loads, climb ladders and whatever tools may be required to perform the responsibilities of the position
JOB GOAL
To maintain a clean, heathy and safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conforms to all Board policies and regulations.
- Keeps building and premises, including but not limited to, all sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
- Performs cleaning tasks including but limit to: cleaning and/or sanitizing, sweeping, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, waxing, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal and all other related functions as directed.
- Performs all outdoor tasks including but not limited to snow and ice removal, and mowing, trimming, edging, leaf raking, sweeping/cleaning parking lots and playgrounds, keep grounds free of litter, debris and graffiti.
- Assists with building operation for building use and events , including set-up and breakdown of chairs, tables, podiums and other equipment, cleaning up, locking/unlocking areas for access and supporting individuals using building areas.
- May perform building and site safety and operational checks, including inspecting for hazards graffiti and vandalism. Respond to fire alarms and burglar alarms, Report findings to supervisor
- Maintains and marks athletic fields.
- Performs interior and exterior painting.
- Receives oral and written instructions.
- Maintains custodial closets and storerooms.
- Performs minor maintenance tasks such as changing lamps, ceiling tiles, and various repair tasks.
- Promptly reports building deficiencies, issues, and in-depth required repairs to the Head Custodian.
- Perform season, summer and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.
- Reports any damage to school property immediately to Head Custodian.
- Works cooperatively with other employees of the school district and Town of Windham as assigned.
- Maintains a polite and helpful attitude when dealing with students, school employees and the public.
- Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.
- Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection of them prior to use.
- Uses computer and/or smart phone for work orders.
- Assumes such other functions as directed by the Director of Facilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve-month position, forty (40) hours a week, Holidays and vacations, fringe benefits and salary based on the Teamsters Union Local 493. Physical Demands: Performing tasks involving moderately strenuous work and physical labor (e.g., equipment operation, snow/ice removal, moving furniture/tables/chairs, maintenance work). Working Conditions: Both inside and outside. Extremes of cold + temperature changes. Extremes of heat + temperature changes. Wet and humid. Noise and vibration. Vapors, fumes, odors. Dust, limited ventilation.Toxic substances.
EVALUATION
Performance of the responsibilities as described and assigned will be evaluated by the Director of Facilities.
WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.
Postings current as of 9/25/2026 11:10:25 PM CST.