Night Leadperson Custodian II - Montessori Magnet School at Batchelder

Description POSTING NUMBER : N169 - 2526 POSTING DATE : December 5, 2025 CLOSING DATE : Until filled POSITION : Night Leadperson Custodian II LOCATION(S) : Montessori Magnet at Batchelder REPORTS TO : Head Custodian and/or School Principal, Night Custodial Supervisor, Custodial Manager POSITION SUMMARY: 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 : N/A SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary in accordance with Local 566, AFL-CIO Salary Schedule 77: $44,020 - $48,096 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 : To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford . Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews. BenefitsHartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and approximately 16,000 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 gap, and preparing students for college and life. Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success. HPS recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop 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 Sign-On incentives Career growth opportunities Opportunity to participate in school governance councils Loan forgiveness Tuition reimbursement Rich health care plan (including dental & vision) Life insurance Residency differential for teachers who reside in Hartford (3% of base salary) New teacher induction In-school teacher mentor DIVERSITY AMONG US: Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of scholars and staff; racially, socioeconomically, culturally, and more. Among our approximately 16,000 students, there are 88 languages spoken; 21% of our student population are multilingual learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we work deliberately to recruit and hire staff of various backgrounds. Currently, our staff identify as: American Indian: 0.09% Asian: 2.02% Black: 24.07% White: 46.26% Hispanic: 24.24% Other: 1.11% Not Reported/Unknown: 2.22% REPRESENT HARTFORD: 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. An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools. 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