Custodian - 2nd Shift

Falmouth Public Schools; Falmouth; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated custodial staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance, and emergency response duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to use technology for operational tasks. Join a supportive team in ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere while contributing to the overall upkeep of the school facilities. This position offers a stable work schedule and the opportunity to make a positive impact within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred for the position.
• Ability to use technology for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of school buildings.
• Follow custodial operations and report to supervisors.

Skills

Ability to read basic operating instructions

Use of online/technology systems

Demonstrated aptitude for tasks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Cleaning tools

Job description

Falmouth Public Schools | Falmouth , MA 02540

2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) - 12 months per year - 40 hours per week

(Weekend swing shift will be attached to this schedule)

2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma preferred.
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician, upon hire.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and reports.
• Ability to use online/technology systems to operate maintenance equipment, including: furnace, tools, alarm systems, emails, online training, etc.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of tasks assigned.
• Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily tasks in cleaning and maintaining a school building and surrounding area.
• Usually works on a shift basis with crew or supervisor.
• Presence in cafeteria for all lunch periods.
• Follows orders on what is to be done and in sequence of custodial operations in connection with any of the following typical duties:
• Sweeps, mops and dusts floors, stairs, classrooms, shop and assembly area, lavatories, furniture and outside steps. Collects trash, empties wastebaskets, fills barrels; checks roof for debris; washes windows, glass doors, blinds and walls; takes care of vending machine supplies; washes, strips, waxes and polishes floors by powered equipment; checks all lavatories, cleans fixtures, replaces soap and paper products; vacuum cleans rugs, carpets, and drapes; removes stains and spillage; remove ice/snow from walks and steps; checks for fire hazards and water damage; replaces broken lights and damaged hardware, temporarily boards up broken windows; does routine cleaning of boiler room, equipment and floor area; occasional lifting and moving of furniture.
• Custodians are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report to work if called in for said situations. These situations could include snow removal, water leak cleanup and any other emergency situation that may occur.
• Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal or Head Custodian.

SALARY: In accordance with the Custodian contract.

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to: ~~~

FHS-Cust25-3 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/07/2025

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/15/2025

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• race includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles."

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