Custodian, 3pm-11pm shift

Dedham Public Schools; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the 3pm-11pm shift. The role involves essential cleaning tasks, maintaining facilities, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and effective interpersonal skills. This full-time position requires physical capability and flexibility for overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal.
• Clean restrooms and ensure they are disinfected.
• Assist in major summer clean-up and maintain grounds.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Grooming Skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: Custodian - 3-11pm shift

FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of the building.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.), and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards, and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Wash windows and sills (door glass).
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables - minimum of 55 lbs.).
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as perform regular bending and standing as needed during a daily shift.
• Assist in major summer clean-up such as washing desks and chairs, washing walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish, and in winter, shovel snow from steps and sidewalks, applying ice melt as required.

Please see the Custodial and Maintenance Contract and MOAs on the Dedham School District Website www.dedham.k12.ma.us, Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreements for further details on job responsibilities.

Additional Job Functions

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Facilities, or designee of Superintendent.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Schools