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District Custodial Supervisor

City Of New Haven

Job Location:

New Haven, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Introduction

The City of New Haven Board of Education is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as a District Custodial Supervisor. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing custodial operations across assigned school facilities ensuring that buildings grounds and equipment are maintained in a safe clean functional and welcoming condition for students staff and the community.

The successful candidate will provide direct supervision to a large custodial workforce coordinate maintenance and operational activities monitor compliance with safety and regulatory standards and serve as a key partner in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Citys public schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled facilities management professional with strong leadership abilities operational expertise and a commitment to public service.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is a highly responsible professional position in the supervision of custodial staff care and custodial cleaning servicing and light maintenance of public school buildings grounds facilities and equipment. A district custodial supervisor exercises direct supervision over a large custodial staff in a high middle or elementary school district in which they are assigned. Assigned temporary duties of other supervisors and may be assigned as a second or third shift supervisor and be responsible for the supervision of all custodial personnel working on these shifts.

Work involves responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of school buildings grounds equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Custodial Grounds or their designee who may make assignments in the form of oral or written instructions. The employees work record will be reviewed for quality leadership effectiveness and conformance with department policies and work directives.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigns and reviews the work of a large custodial force consisting of head custodians engineers crew leaders assistant custodians matrons security persons gym and pool attendants.
Periodically inspects schools and grounds in accordance with priorities and schedules assigned; submits reports on job performance of custodial staff and the condition of buildings and grounds under jurisdiction.
Schedules and supervises periodic inventory of equipment supplies and materials; reports overages deficiencies and replenishment requirements.
Coordinate the gathering of data on repairs and improvements need in all schools under jurisdiction; insures the invitation of reports or requisitions for necessary repairs renovation corrective or preventative maintenance; makes regular inspection tours to insure the accomplishment of minor maintenance and repairs.
Formulates controls and incentives needed to increase job effectiveness of employees; reviews and signs time cards of employees attesting to the accuracy of work data.
Meets with school administrative staff and director for inspection of school sites and buildings to insure conformance with state and city codes and ordinances.
At times of emergency provides whatever supervision or assistance is required; receives telephone calls from police fire or custodial personnel at night or on weekends and holidays concerning break-ins vandalism and takes appropriate action.
Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or vocational school and four to ten years of experience in varied and progressively responsible large-scale building and grounds maintenance including three to five years of continuous supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and skills:

KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of custodial operations and buildings and ground maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in cleaning public school buildings and of the use of manual and power-driven cleaning and polishing equipment and chemicals.
Knowledge of low-pressure boilers compressors heat exchanges domestic hot water tanks fire alarm systems P.A. systems and air conditioning systems.
Knowledge of fire protection sanitation and safety standards in accordance with state and city codes and ordinances.
Considerable knowledge of management practices and of supervisory methods and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of the rudiments of maintenance and the work of the skilled trades.
Considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance landscaping and snow removal.
Ability to develop long and short term building assignment schedules.
Ability to understand interpret communicate and effectively carry out simple and complex written and oral instructions.
Ability to keep accurate records in order to make periodic inspections of custodial equipment and inventory materials.
Ability to write concise and accurate reports.
Ability to demonstrate management leadership abilities and to maintain an even temperament in time of emergency and also in the solution of day to day problems.
Ability to work effectively with other employees and the general public.

SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension contributing 10% of salary.

The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check (2) a pre-employment physical examination including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

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