Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Custodian and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment of our school. This energetic position offers the opportunity to contribute to the overall cleanliness and sanitation standards that support a positive experience for students, staff and guests. As a Custodian, you will be responsible for executing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks with enthusiasm and attention to detail, ensuring our spaces are pristine and well-maintained every day.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough cleaning of all areas including floors, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common spaces using appropriate cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and scrubbers.
- Handle chemical agents safely by following proper chemical handling safety procedures to ensure effective sanitation without risk.
- Conduct heavy lifting and manual handling tasks in accordance with safe lifting practices to move furniture, supplies, or equipment.
- Maintain facilities by performing routine custodial duties such as trash removal, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces to uphold high sanitation standards.
- Operate cleaning equipment efficiently and safely while adhering to safety protocol guidelines.
- Support general maintenance tasks including minor repairs and residential painting as needed to keep the environment in optimal condition.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to cleaning requests or facility concerns from staff or visitors with professionalism and a positive attitude.
Qualifications
- Proven custodial or janitorial experience with knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
- Familiarity with cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, and other custodial tools.
- Experience handling chemical agents safely in compliance with safety protocols.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while following safe lifting practices.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent sanitation skills to ensure cleanliness standards are met consistently.
- Prior experience in industrial cleaning or facilities maintenance is preferred.
- Good communication skills coupled with a customer service-oriented mindset.
Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to creating clean, safe environments that foster productivity and well-being!
Pay: $18.72 - $28.83 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires snow removal and some weekend OT shifts. Are you willing to work overtime?
Experience:
- custodial: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Jewett City, CT 06351 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jewett City, CT 06351 (Required)
Work Location: In person
