Custodian - Night

New Milford Public Schools • New Milford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

New Milford Public Schools is seeking a full-time night custodian at New Milford High School. The position is available November 2, 2026, with scheduled hours from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Candidates must submit an online application and upload at least two signed, current, dated letters of reference.

The custodian performs moderately heavy manual work cleaning and caring for public buildings and institutions, along with related work as required. Duties include cleaning floors, furniture, windows, woodwork, washrooms, toilets, and fixtures; moving furniture and equipment; collecting and disposing of rubbish; replacing light bulbs; assisting with simple repairs; maintaining sidewalks and removing litter; and performing building security and other assigned tasks.

Hourly wage rates and step placement are set by the applicable custodial and maintenance collective bargaining agreement. Eligible full-time facilities and custodial employees receive benefits under that agreement, including health coverage, paid leave, retirement options, allowances, life insurance, and overtime eligibility for specified circumstances.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work.
• Ability to understand and perform simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform routine custodial tasks involving the care and limited maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Complete an online application and upload at least two signed, current, and dated letters of reference.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; dust and polish furniture; wash windows and woodwork; and disinfect washrooms, toilets, and fixtures.
• Move office and institutional furniture and equipment as directed.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish and replace burned-out light bulbs.
• Assist with simple repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Sweep, shovel, and salt sidewalks; perform minor maintenance tasks; and pick up indoor and outdoor litter.
• Perform building security functions and other tasks as directed.
• Perform moderately heavy manual work in cleaning and caring for public buildings and institutions, and related work as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through the Teamsters Union Health & Welfare Fund.
• Paid vacation days for 12-month staff, paid sick leave, personal leave, and paid district holidays.
• FMLA job protection and eligibility for Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave wage-replacement benefits, supplemented by contractual paid leave allotments.
• Mandatory participation in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System or district pension framework; voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) tax-deferred annuity plans.
• Annual safety shoe and uniform allowances.
• District-provided life insurance.
• FLSA overtime eligibility for emergency call-ins and weekend building permits.
• Applicable contractual shift differentials and trade license or boiler inspection stipends, as designated in the agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed