POSTING NUMBER: N514-2223

POSTING DATE: February 2, 2023

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2023

POSITION: Night Custodial Lead person II – Breakthrough South and Capital Preparatory Magnet School

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian and/or School Principal, Night Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for instructing, leading and supervising night shift custodial personnel.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and schedule the work to be accomplished by staff, including custodial work, monitoring of school and community functions held within the building.
• Clean and wash floors and walls; dust and polish furniture.
• Wash exterior windows from ground level and interior windows from ladder, as required.
• Clean light fixtures; change electrical light lamps and bulbs.
• Clean restrooms and facilities.
• Strip, wax and polish floors.
• Check room temperature on thermostat.
• Shift furniture in auditorium and classrooms and arrange rooms for use by schools and outside organizations.
• Open and secure facilities as needed.
• Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment, including but not limited to painting of steps and floors.
• Sweep sidewalks, remove snow from walkways, mow grounds, rake, trim shrubbery, pick up waste from lawns, rake and clean play areas as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment used in large public buildings.
• Knowledge of simple maintenance and repair work and the materials and tools required.
• Ability to understand the relationship between a clean and healthy environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups.
• Ability to understand and carry out direct instructions.
• Must be able to work within difficult time constraints and under stressful conditions.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary in accordance with Local 566, AFL-CIO Salary Schedule 77: $42,104 - $46,003 with a 10% shift differential, twelve-month work year. 77.1 Night Leadsman Class II will receive 25 cents per hour higher than lane 77;

UNION AFFILIATION:

The Board recognized Local 566 American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, AFSCME as the exclusive bargaining unit for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All current internal and externalapplicants must submit an online application. To apply, please visit

https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford and follow the appropriate link.

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) isa diverse community of educators and approximately 18,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to being a leader in innovative urban education, cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for life, college, career, and success.

HPS recruits and selects diverse professionals, who are committed to developing students’ individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond. Highly talented and qualified candidates with a passion for urban education, a commitment to our Hartford students, families, and community are strongly encouraged to apply immediately!

Why Should You Choose Hartford Public Schools?

Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:

• Competitive salary
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Rich health care plan
• Professional development

Diversity Among Us

Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of scholars and educators. Among our 18,000 students, there are 90 languages spoken; 22% of our student population are English Learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we are well above the national average for diverse teachers and administrators. Among our teachers and administrators, 27% and 47%, respectively, identify as people of color.

Hartford is the Place for You

The state of Connecticut is seated on the northeastern seaboard. Hartford is within an hour’s drive of the coastline and is centrally located between New York City and Boston. Hartford is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities, made up of 17 unique neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. It is commonly known as the “insurance capital” due to its prominence beginning in the 19th century as home to many of the most prestigious insurance companies in the U.S., many of which still call Hartford home today. The city features world-class museums, entertainment, and sports venues and is home to several major companies. An array of restaurants reflecting cuisines from all over the world attract people from far and wide, and more than 200 arts, heritage, and cultural organizations in the Hartford region provide hundreds of events year-round. In addition, several universities and colleges are in Hartford and the surrounding towns, allowing easy access to advanced degree programs.

Position Subject to Available Funding

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D