Regional School District No. 10
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Date Posted: 10/1/2025
Location: Harwinton Consolidated School
Date Available: Immediately
Closing Date: When filled
Regional School District #10 2025/2026
Position:
Head Custodian
Locations:
Harwinton Consolidated School
Starts:
on or about October 6, 2025
Schedule:
8 hours/day (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)/260 days/year
Salary Range:
$32.47/hour
Reports to:
Building Administrator
Date Posted:
October 1, 2025
Closing Date:
When filled
**See attached job description**
Application Procedure : Please apply on-line at www.region10ct.org. When completing an application online, please be sure to attach a thoughtful cover letter along with a resume, certification, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Regional School District #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin and handicap or gender identity.
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Personnel - Support Staff
HEAD CUSTODIAN
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Candidate should hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Candidate should demonstrate an ability to communicate with administration and staff. Candidate should demonstrate an ability to train, supervise and evaluate employees. Candidate should demonstrate an ability to work independently to resolve issues. Candidate should have at least one-year experience as a school custodian. Candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in building care and cleaning or maintenance operations, or an equivalent combination of both which will provide knowledge, skill and ability required. Consideration will be given to the following: References that indicate the candidate demonstrate courtesy in dealing with students, parents, teachers, principals, superintendents, and the general public. References that indicate the candidate possesses thorough knowledge of the methods, material and equipment used in building care and cleaning, the ability to do mechanical repairs, follow oral and written instructions, and possesses supervisory ability. Must be in good physical health to successfully perform the duties required. Working knowledge of computers, and related building software REPORTS TO:
Facilities Director
SUPERVISES:
Building Custodial Staff
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The head custodian is responsible for the supervision of custodial cleaning activities for school building(s) and school grounds. This includes supervising custodians, performing custodial work, and performing other misc. work and related tasks as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Supervisory Responsibilities
Advises Facilities Director of general building condition and all maintenance problems. Keeps required records utilizing computer technology. Participates in the establishment of performance of standards for subordinates and takes corrective measures as appropriate to implement these standards. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of all custodians assigned for conformance with established cleaning standards on a daily basis, and is responsible for daily checks of custodians' work areas. Recommends to the Facilities Director based on evaluation of subordinate employees, continued employment of probationary subordinate employees. Trains employees on proper cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures. Is available in emergency situations involving the school building(s) such as power failures, heating and ventilation problems, plumbing, or any related problems that may arise. Assists in the establishment of custodian work schedules. Coordinates vacation schedules for all assigned custodians. Make daily checks with the school principal for emergency and necessary work for professional staff.
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HEAD CUSTODIAN
Insures that all overtime is approved by the Facilities Director and work is equitably distributed among off-duty qualified custodians assigned. Supervises and assists with snow removal and sanding of icy conditions of grounds. Supervises and helps prepare building for school activities. Performs related supervisory duties as assigned. B. Custodial Responsibilities 1. Requisitions and maintains an inventory of cleaning material and equipment. 2. Is responsible for securing the school building every day and night. 3. Is available in emergency situations involving the school building(s) such as power failures, heating and ventilation problems, plumbing, or any related problems that may arise. 4. Conducts regular safety inspections of the building(s) and grounds. 5. Assists in loading and unloading equipment, storing, and distributing materials for building and school use. 6. Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs interior walls and floors, polishes furniture, glass cleaning, sink/kitchen cleaning, and raises and lowers the flag daily. 8. Performs related custodial duties as assigned.
Building Operation Coordinates with the school staff for school building use. Maintains all inventories of supplies.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time employment, 40 hours per week, 12-month assignment.
Job Description Developed: February 26, 2009 Job Description Reviewed: August 2010 Job Description Revised: September 2025
Date Posted: 10/1/2025
Location: Harwinton Consolidated School
Date Available: Immediately
Closing Date: When filled
Regional School District #10 2025/2026
Position:
Head Custodian
Locations:
Harwinton Consolidated School
Starts:
on or about October 6, 2025
Schedule:
8 hours/day (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)/260 days/year
Salary Range:
$32.47/hour
Reports to:
Building Administrator
Date Posted:
October 1, 2025
Closing Date:
When filled
**See attached job description**
Application Procedure : Please apply on-line at www.region10ct.org. When completing an application online, please be sure to attach a thoughtful cover letter along with a resume, certification, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Regional School District #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin and handicap or gender identity.
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #10 44
Personnel - Support Staff
HEAD CUSTODIAN
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Candidate should hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Candidate should demonstrate an ability to communicate with administration and staff. Candidate should demonstrate an ability to train, supervise and evaluate employees. Candidate should demonstrate an ability to work independently to resolve issues. Candidate should have at least one-year experience as a school custodian. Candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in building care and cleaning or maintenance operations, or an equivalent combination of both which will provide knowledge, skill and ability required. Consideration will be given to the following: References that indicate the candidate demonstrate courtesy in dealing with students, parents, teachers, principals, superintendents, and the general public. References that indicate the candidate possesses thorough knowledge of the methods, material and equipment used in building care and cleaning, the ability to do mechanical repairs, follow oral and written instructions, and possesses supervisory ability. Must be in good physical health to successfully perform the duties required. Working knowledge of computers, and related building software REPORTS TO:
Facilities Director
SUPERVISES:
Building Custodial Staff
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The head custodian is responsible for the supervision of custodial cleaning activities for school building(s) and school grounds. This includes supervising custodians, performing custodial work, and performing other misc. work and related tasks as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Supervisory Responsibilities
Advises Facilities Director of general building condition and all maintenance problems. Keeps required records utilizing computer technology. Participates in the establishment of performance of standards for subordinates and takes corrective measures as appropriate to implement these standards. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of all custodians assigned for conformance with established cleaning standards on a daily basis, and is responsible for daily checks of custodians' work areas. Recommends to the Facilities Director based on evaluation of subordinate employees, continued employment of probationary subordinate employees. Trains employees on proper cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures. Is available in emergency situations involving the school building(s) such as power failures, heating and ventilation problems, plumbing, or any related problems that may arise. Assists in the establishment of custodian work schedules. Coordinates vacation schedules for all assigned custodians. Make daily checks with the school principal for emergency and necessary work for professional staff.
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #10 44 Page 2 Personnel - Support Staff
HEAD CUSTODIAN
Insures that all overtime is approved by the Facilities Director and work is equitably distributed among off-duty qualified custodians assigned. Supervises and assists with snow removal and sanding of icy conditions of grounds. Supervises and helps prepare building for school activities. Performs related supervisory duties as assigned. B. Custodial Responsibilities 1. Requisitions and maintains an inventory of cleaning material and equipment. 2. Is responsible for securing the school building every day and night. 3. Is available in emergency situations involving the school building(s) such as power failures, heating and ventilation problems, plumbing, or any related problems that may arise. 4. Conducts regular safety inspections of the building(s) and grounds. 5. Assists in loading and unloading equipment, storing, and distributing materials for building and school use. 6. Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs interior walls and floors, polishes furniture, glass cleaning, sink/kitchen cleaning, and raises and lowers the flag daily. 8. Performs related custodial duties as assigned.
Building Operation Coordinates with the school staff for school building use. Maintains all inventories of supplies.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time employment, 40 hours per week, 12-month assignment.
Job Description Developed: February 26, 2009 Job Description Reviewed: August 2010 Job Description Revised: September 2025