What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at New Haven?
POSITION TITLE: Custodian
FLSA: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform the essential job functions
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective grooming skills
- Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
- Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently
REPORTS TO: Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.), and pencil sharpeners, cleaning whiteboards, and disinfecting drinking fountains.
- Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e., urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
- Wash windows and sills (door glass).
- Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
- Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
- Must be able to go up and down stairs, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
Salary Schedule
Deadline: March 3, 2026, or until the position is filled