Custodian - Alfred Elementary School - 2nd Shift

Regional School Unit 57; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 57 is seeking a Custodian for Alfred Elementary School on the 2nd Shift. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and minor repairs while working cooperatively with the team. The ideal candidate will have a high school education or equivalent and possess the ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude.

This is a year-round position with various cleaning and maintenance duties, ensuring the safety and upkeep of the school environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to clean equipment and machines.
• Some knowledge of the use and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain a generally positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms and common areas.
• Performs general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep of the facility.
• Ensures general security of the facility during regular shifts.
• Participates in snow removal tasks.
• Performs total cleaning of the building during summer months.

Skills

Ability to clean equipment and machines

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Ability to follow instructions

Cooperativeness with supervisors and coworkers

Positive attitude

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Alfred Elementary School - 2nd Shift JobID: 1542

• Position Type: Custodians / Maintenance / Grounds/ Custodian (2nd Shift/Evening)
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location: Alfred Elementary School

Regional School Unit No. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, Maine 04087

CUSTODIAN Alfred Elementary School 2nd Shift

REPORTS TO:

Head Custodian or Lead Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to clean equipment and machines.
• Some knowledge of use and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain a generally positive attitude.

WORK YEAR:

Year Round

JOB GOALS:

Maintain the overall cleanliness of the school or facility, including all cleaning and sanitizing, minor repairs and maintenance. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms, hallways, rest rooms, and common areas. (See attached: Cleaning Procedures)
• Performs general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep and operation of the facility.
• See to the general security of the facility during regular shifts, making sure doors are locked and secured, etc.
• Reports to the Head Custodian (or Lead Custodian at smaller schools) and informs them of any building maintenance concerns that would require additional support from the Building Maintenance Department.
• Takes part in any or all parts of snow removal: shoveling, snow blowing/plowing, sand/salt treatment of walkways.
• During the summer months, performs total cleaning and general maintenance of the building. May be assigned to any crew for general district projects as necessary.
• Observes all district policies and procedures.
• Constant lifting of 5-20 pounds.
• Frequent lifting 20 to 50 pounds.
• Constant walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing and kneeling.
• Occasional crawling, sitting, stooping.
• There are times when working conditions require exposure to cold or warm temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Under the supervision of the Head or Lead custodian, will assist in the setup of Special Events.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.