Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education

Norwich (CT)

On-site

USD 26,128 - 37,213

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning, yard-keeping, and ensuring all facilities are secure. Applicants should have a high school diploma and demonstrate the ability to perform physical tasks. The position offers compensation at $22.99 per hour and requires working as needed based on school schedules.

Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, and district vehicles.
Required to stand, be on feet and move around for a full work shift.

Responsibilities

Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times.
Shovel, plow and sand walks, driveways, and parking areas.
Clean classrooms, corridors, and sanitary fixtures daily.

Skills

Demonstrated aptitude for assigned responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5568187

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a per diem substitute position.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and necessary

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor and Building administrator

General Description: To provide students, staff and visitors with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times.
Shovel, plow and sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
Clean classrooms daily and dust as needed.
Clean corridors daily and as needed throughout the day.
Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilets and floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently as necessary.
Perform yard‑keeping chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in good state of preservation.
Report immediately to the building administrator and facility supervisor when there is damage to any school property.
Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non‑school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the building administrator or facilities supervisor.
Responsible for closing the building each school day and ensuring all doors and windows are secured, all lights (except those for safety reasons) are turned off and the alarm is turned on.
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Building administrator or Facilities Supervisor.
Comply with all local, state and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
Do other related work as required by the Head Custodian, Building administrator and Facilities Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, move about, hear and speak. May be required to work in restricted spaces to include crawling and/or climbing stairs, ladders and dealing with heights. Required to stand, be on feet and move around for a full work shift. Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts and district vehicles. Ability to spend most of the work day standing, lifting and walking. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment. Required to properly use safety equipment to prevent injury to self or others.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year as determined by the union contract

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support service personnel

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $22.99 to $22.99 Per Hour

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