Custodian

Foster Elementary School; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Elementary School in Hingham, MA is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain clean, safe and functional facilities in support of the school’s educational mission.

The position is full-time, with hours aligned to the school schedule (2:00pm - 9:30pm in the school year; 6:00am - 2:30pm in the summer). Candidates should have a high school diploma and custodial/maintenance experience; lifting up to 50 lbs and HVAC familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; custodial/maintenance experience preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude; heating and ventilation experience.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties inside and outside of the building to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness and safety.
• Notify supervisors concerning major and minor repairs.
• Accept instructions from the head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing.
• Provide services to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Assist visiting members of the public using the facilities.
• Work on call as needed for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime or special custodial needs outside normal hours, including weekends.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Technology usage

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC experience

Job description

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26.91 to $33.13 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Description

Custodian

Job Summary

The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain assigned buildings in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, experience in performing custodial and/or maintenance functions.
• Good mechanical aptitude, heating & ventilation experience
• strong work ethic, good initiative, interpersonal skills and strong independent judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties both interior and exterior of building by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
• Notify supervisors concerning major and minor repairs.
• Accept instructions from the head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing.
• Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or specific custodial needs falling outside of normal working hours inclusive of weekends.

Benefits Information

Please see this link for information on benefits in the Hingham Public Schools

Terms of Employment

Please see this link for the Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement.

School year schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 9:30pm

Summer months schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio-economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Benner , Principal
• Foster Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]