27-43 Custodian

Elmwood Elementary School; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Elementary School in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a full-time Custodian for the Elmwood School campus. The role runs 2:00 PM–10:00 PM with an immediate start and hourly wage of $23.14–$27.20. The Custodian will maintain a safe, clean environment for students and staff and support after-hours event setup.

The duties include cleaning, snow/ice removal, securing facilities, waste disposal, and inventory management, with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to read basic operating and use instructions, and write reports.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of the building and premises including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, snow/ice removal.
• Opens the facility at the beginning of each workday at designated public entrances and ensures safe access.
• Secures the facility at close of shift, locking doors, securing windows, and verifying alarm systems.
• Controls waste by containing rubbish and disposing of waste in compliance with laws and procedures.
• Cleans, maintains, and disinfects floors, bathrooms, drinking fountains, and glass surfaces.
• Maintains supply inventory and requisitions through the Head Custodian as needed.
• Distributes educational supplies to locations specified by the Principal.
• Assists with setup, breakdown and check-in for events and allows entrance for occasional users.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical ability

Reading & writing

Task execution aptitude

State licensure compliance

Job description

Hopkinton Public School District Elmwood Elementary School - Hopkinton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

27-43 Custodian

Hopkinton Public School District Elmwood Elementary School - Hopkinton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948186
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Custodian

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-Time (1.0), 2:00 PM-10:00 PM; anticipated immediate start; wage: ($23.14-$27.20/hr)

LOCATION: Elmwood School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

The Custodian provides the students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient environment in which to learn, play, work, and develop.

DUTIES:

• Maintains the cleanliness of the building and premises including sidewalks, driveways and play areas at all times, including shoveling and/or sanding snow/ice from walks, driveway, steps and other areas of public use;
• Opens the facility at the beginning of each workday at each entrance designated for public use. Maintains the integrity of each egress with regard to safe access free of obstructions or impediments, and notes the operation of each door and reports, in writing, any problems to the Maintenance Department;
• Secures the facility each work day at the close of the last shift, including locking all entrancedoors, closing and locking windows, walking the facility to inspect potential internal alarm notifications, ensuring exterior site lighting is operational and that all interior lighting, except that which is utilized for safety, is off, and enabling the intrusion alarm system;
• Ensures the containment of school and authorized school use entities' generated rubbish and keeps the grounds free of loose debris and complies with local, State and Federal law and established procedure for the storage and disposal of waste products;
• Cleans, maintains, and disinfects as necessary: floors, corridors, bathroom floors and fixtures, drinking fountains, and all glass surfaces;
• Maintains a supply inventory and requisition through the Head Custodian or Director ofFacilities such supplies as are necessary, sufficiently in advance as not to hinder or delay the execution of duties;
• Distributes educational supplies received at the main office to a location specified by the building Principal;
• Allows entrance for occasional facilities users, and provides assistance in set-up, breakdown and check-in. Cleans space after use and sets up for next day’s scheduled events;
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered qualified for the position of Custodian, candidates must have/be:

• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation;
• Ability to read basic operating and use instructions, and write reports;
• Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of assigned tasks;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.14 to $27.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of raceor traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hopkinton Jobs
• 89 Hayden Rowe Street
• Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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