Temporary Head Custodian

Berlin Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools seeks a Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial staff, assign daily tasks, and ensure clean, safe school facilities. The role requires coordinating maintenance, managing attendance records, and upholding safety policies.

Two years of custodial experience and ability to read, write, and follow instructions are expected. The position is temporary through December 31, 2026, with a 6:00 am–2:30 pm schedule and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in cleaning.
• Ability to use tools and mechanical equipment in minor repairs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly but courteously.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff and assigns daily tasks.
• Forecasts workload and prioritizes assignments.
• Maintains attendance records and submits time cards to payroll.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of school facilities and equipment.
• Safeguards school property and oversees grievance administration.
• Drafts employee evaluations with Building Administrator.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Maintenance tools

Follow instructions

Manual labor

Regulatory enforcement

Job description

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Supervises custodial staff within assigned school. Responsible for the work assignments, training and quality of work performed by custodians. Performs a variety of custodial and maintenance duties and related work, as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Director of Business Operations and the Building Administration.

EXAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES:

• Provides management, guidance and evaluation of custodial staff in an effort to develop employees to their fullest potential.
• Forecasts and prioritizes the workload and creates daily assignments.
• Posts and reports all overtime as required by collective bargaining contract. Maintains employee attendance records and submits time cards to payroll.
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the physical condition of a school building, grounds and equipment. Including cleaning, sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and waxing interior walls and floors.
• Washes windows and polishes metal and wood.
• Collects and disposes of rubbish.
• Shovels snow, cleans walks and grounds.
• Locks and unlocks premises as directed.
• Moves furniture and does simple repair work.
• Sets up tables and chairs for activities requiring such.
• May perform lawn mowing. May sand and finish floors; may spot‑patch walls and woodwork; paint offices, lounges, etc.
• Safeguards school property from vandals and users of the building.
• Oversees labor relations and serves as the Step 1 Grievance Administrator.
• Drafts employee evaluations and administers in conjunction with the Building Administrator.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant federal and state requirements as they relate to green cleaning products. Maintains and observes all safety policies and procedures to ensure safe work conditions and reduce hazards at all times. Practices energy conservation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in cleaning and of the use of manual and power-driven cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Ability to use tools and mechanical equipment used in making minor building repairs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly but courteously.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Two (2) years experience on the Berlin custodial staff or some similar organization. Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow instructions as well as meet the physical demands of the work involved. Extensive understanding of cleaning agents and materials as well as the mechanical operation of scrubbing, polishing, buffing, shampooing and other custodial equipment. Must possess (or have the ability to obtain) a valid Connecticut Operator's license.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The duties of this job require physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough or difficult surfaces, climbing, lifting of heavy items less than 75 pounds. Working with items in excess of 75 pounds will be with the assistance of manual or powered equipment. The work environment may include some or all of the following: inside and outside environment; repetitive activities (performance of the same physically demanding activity); dirty environment (situations in which workers or their clothing can become dirty, greasy, etc); air contamination (dust, fumes, toxic odors, etc). May come in contact with hazardous materials.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a temporary position to begin as soon as possible and continue through December 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension for a longer term). Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 p.m. Hourly rate of $30.80. Please be advised that there are no benefits associated with this temporary position.

Equal Opportunity Employer