Custodian

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted:
  12/10/2025
• Location:
  Joel Barlow High School, Redding, CT
• Date Available:
  Immediate

Hours: During training - Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
After training - Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, daytime hours with flexibility that Saturday hours may be changed as needed to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate opening.
Salary & Benefits: In accordance with support staff collective bargaining agreement. Starting salary $20.33/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential. Comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Reports To and Receives Instruction From:
Head of School and/or the Lead Night Custodian
Job Responsibilities Include:

• Cleans and monitors designated spaces and equipment in the building, including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping and waxing floors; rubbish removal
• Cleans and disinfects bathroom sinks, toilets and urinals, mirrors
• Check hand soap, paper towel, & tissue supplies
• Cleans classroom sinks/faucets
• Replaces light bulbs as needed
• Unlocks and locks premises, secures windows and activates/deactivates the alarm systems
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment daily after each use
• Helps in unloading of freight as needed with delivery to specified areas
• Moves classroom furniture as needed

Physical Demands of Job:

• Frequent walking, bending, twisting and lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks
• Continuous use of hand strength to grasp tools and cleaning equipment and climb on ladders
• Push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and/or cleaning equipment

Applications must include:

• A formal letter of application addressed to Dr. Mario Almeida, Head of School/Assistant Superintendent
• Resume
• Three recent letters of recommendation

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Region 9 Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.