Head Custodian I (Promotional Only)

Head Custodian I (Promotional Only)

Salary

$77,729.60 - $91,811.20 Annually

Location

111 Harbor View Avenue, Stamford, CT

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Office of Operations

Division

Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UAW

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

Open only to current City of Stamford employees who meet the minimal qualifications.

Under the general direction of a department or school head, performs supervisory work in the cleaning and maintenance of a City building or school; has immediate responsibility for a large building or school or supervision over a number of smaller buildings or schools; supervises, directs and participates in the work of subordinate custodial personnel; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Makes regular inspections of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Schedules and assigns cleaning and maintenance work of subordinate personnel.
• Makes recommendations to superior for improvements or new equipment.
• Trains employees in new work methods.
• Insures that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked for all activities.
• Keeps records and makes reports of supplies used and activities in and around the building.
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance activities which pertain to custodian, giving special attention to the more complex problems involved with particular repairs.
• UAW Positions in Office of Operations:
• Negotiate with vendors for price of various supplies, equipment and services.
• Schedule, monitor and supervise contractors' performance of services.
• Prepare purchase orders for supplies and equipment, verify receipt, approve for payment, add to inventory and oversee delivery to designated locations.
• May operate and perform routine preventative maintenance upon heavy equipment such as scissor lifts, bucket trucks, tractors and roll-off dump trucks.
• Attends staff meetings with supervisors to provide and receive operational information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Good knowledge of the principles of fire safety and systems involved in the care of buildings, including OSHA regulations.
• Skill in making repairs.
• Ability to plan, supervise and direct the work of custodial staff. ? Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotional: Two (2) years of experience in the rank of Custodian with the City of Stamford.

Scope of Exam: Written exam.

The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.

Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.

Please click here for Union Contracts: Employee Information | Stamford, CT (stamfordct.gov)

If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

Employer City of Stamford

Address 888 Washington Blvd.

P.O. Box 10152

Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152

Phone 203-977-4070

Website http://www.stamfordct.gov