Custodian Jobs in Hartford, CT

Substitute Night Custodian

An ESS substitute custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment .

Summary : About the Job :

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the building Administrator and the Head Custodian, the Night Custodian will be responsible for daily custodial operations; maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the general public; minimizing the risk of property damage, loss and liability exposure; completing assignments in a safe, accurate, and timely manner; and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their duties.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is focused and organized, willing to learn and to lead, coach and be coached. Applicants should have leadership and experience in a public school setting, and bring working knowledge in the areas of inventory management, work order, prioritization, sanitation and overall building maintenance.

About the East Windsor Public Schools :

The East Windsor Public Schools, with strong support from the East Windsor Board of Education, is led by an ambitious and entrepreneurial superintendent who has built a dynamic leadership team invested in seeing the community's public schools help every child find their pathway to success in school and in life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Do minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs as needed.
• Daily inspection of all parts of the building, keeping the Facilities Director and building Administrator informed of any building needs.
• Verify and account for deliveries of school supplies and materials received by truck with the school main office staff.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Be aware of new maintenance methods and materials.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager, Head Custodian, and OperationsHero.
• Know how to use EWPS Google Platform, such as Email, Google Calendar ect.
• IRelay best practice and safety information to students, staff and the general public.
• Inspect the school for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations.
• Check buildings and grounds to ensure they are safe and clean.
• Works with school staff, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve building needs.
• Ability to work individually and as a team.

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.