Substitute Custodian

East Haven Public Schools; Foxon (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

East Haven Public Schools is seeking an on-call Substitute Custodian/Maintenance to cover absences in district facilities. The role involves cleaning, maintaining floors, windows, restrooms, and general building upkeep across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment and basic maintenance tasks, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with the Buildings and Grounds supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or one (1) year’s employment in building care and cleaning operations.
• Some knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in building custodial work.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction; ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in work; ability to plan work schedules and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and is responsible for the conditions of the entire building including floors and stairways as needed.
• This is an on-call position to cover absences for our full time custodian/maintenance staff.
• Responds to emergency calls from teachers; operates hand and power equipment; tends, adjusts and cleans heating plant; locks and unlocks premises.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - East Haven Public Schools

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Custodian/Maintenance
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Substitute Custodian/Maintenance
School: Districtwide
Reports to: Coordinator of Maintenance
Rate of Pay:
$18.00 per hour
General Statement of Duties:
Cleans and is responsible for the conditions of the entire building including floors and stairways as needed; does related duties as required. This is an on-call position to cover absences for our full time custodian/maintenance staff.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general direction of the supervisor of Buildings and Grounds; work is subject to periodic checks to insure maintenance of established standards.
Example of Duties:
In a elementary, and middle school sweeps, mops, washes and waxes interior floors and stairways; washes windows; moves, dusts and washes furniture; prepares rooms and halls for meetings; cleans lavatories; arranges cafeteria dining area for lunch; sweeps cafeteria floor and removes garbage after final serving; delivers milk to classrooms; collects and disposes of rubbish; receives, requisitions and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies; receives, stores and delivers supplies; responds to emergency calls from teachers; operates hand and power equipment such as mowers and floor scrubbers; tends, adjusts and cleans heating plant; locks and unlocks premises; performs minor preventative repair tasks; notifies maintenance department of need for major repairs; shovels snow sands walks; cuts grass; trims shrubs; raises and lowers flag; adjusts clock and bell system; checks building on weekends to insure proper functioning of heating plant.
Minor maintenance repairs and assist maintenance department as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Some knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in building custodial work, ability to follow written and oral instruction; ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in work; ability to plan work schedules and work independently; sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the duties required of the class.
Experience and Training:
Graduation from High School or one (1) year's employment in building care and cleaning operations.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 12:07:44 AM CST.

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