Custodian - Evening Shift

Westport Community Schools; Giffords Corner (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Middle-High School in Westport, MA is seeking an Evening Custodian to maintain a clean, safe learning environment. Responsibilities include general cleaning, equipment maintenance, grounds upkeep, and building opening/closing duties.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Requires high school diploma, physical stamina, and reliable attendance. CORI/SAFIS checks and a background screening are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, policies, instructions, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment regulating heat, ventilation, air-conditioning to ensure economical use of fuel, electricity, and water.
• Replaces bulbs and shades as directed or as needed.
• Participates in the upkeep of grounds.
• Participates in snow and ice removal.
• Participates in general cleaning of the school building and equipment, including sweeping, dusting, washing, vacuuming, polishing, and waxing, as well as painting, and minor repairs.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and sanitizes all bathroom fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside.
• Keeps the grounds, especially school entrance areas, free from rubbish.
• Performs such yardkeeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as directed, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Reports repairs and hazards promptly to his/her supervisor.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or his/her supervisor.
• Reports any damage, hazard, intrusion, or vandalism promptly to his/her supervisor.
• Participates in prevention practices to avoid environmental hazards.
• Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
• Raises and lowers flags daily.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights--except those left on for safety reasons--are turned off.
• Stores and keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and requisitions such needed replacements from his/her supervisor three days in advance of need.
• Keeps a daily log of the conditions and functioning of equipment. Immediately reports malfunction and problems to his/her supervisor.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Practices sound energy conservation measures.
• Practices sound fire prevention and fire safety practices and reports any fire hazards to his/her immediate supervisors
• Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Performs other related duties and work assignments as requested by his/her supervisor or building principal.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westport Community Schools Westport Middle-High School - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Westport Community Schools Facilities and Maint. - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Custodian - Evening Shift

Westport Community Schools Westport Middle-High School - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Westport Community Schools Facilities and Maint. - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5927215

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hours: Monday through Friday - 2:00PM - 10:30 PM

REPORTS TO: Director Facilities and Maintenance (or designee during shifts when Supervisor is not present)

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient learning environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant moderate physical effort is required, with occasional strenuous effort demanded. Position requires extensive walking, reaching, standing, stooping and climbing when performing functions. Occasionally required to lift, move, and/or push furniture and equipment which may weigh a minimum 30 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical agility required to access all areas to be cleaned. May require the ability to work on ladders, staging, and scaffolding. May spend entire shift engaged in physical activity.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Cleans equipment regulating heat, ventilation, air-conditioning to ensure economical use of fuel, electricity, and water.
• 2.Replaces bulbs and shades as directed or as needed.
• 3.Participates in the upkeep of grounds.
• 4.Participates in snow and ice removal.
• 5.Participates in general cleaning of the school building and equipment, including sweeping, dusting, washing, vacuuming, polishing, and waxing, as well as painting, and minor repairs.
• 6.Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• 7.Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and sanitizes all bathroom fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• 8.Washes all windows on both the inside and outside.
• 9.Keeps the grounds, especially school entrance areas, free from rubbish.
• 10.Performs such yardkeeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as directed, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• 11.Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
• 12.Reports repairs and hazards promptly to his/her supervisor.
• 13.Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or his/her supervisor.
• 14.Reports any damage, hazard, intrusion, or vandalism promptly to his/her supervisor.
• 15.Participates in prevention practices to avoid environmental hazards.
• 16.Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
• 17.Raises and lowers flags daily.
• 18.Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights--except those left on for safety reasons--are turned off.
• 19.Stores and keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and requisitions such needed replacements from his/her supervisor three days in advance of need.
• 20.Keeps a daily log of the conditions and functioning of equipment. Immediately reports malfunction and problems to his/her supervisor.
• 21.Complies with federal, state, and local laws for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• 22.Practices sound energy conservation measures.
• 23.Practices sound fire prevention and fire safety practices and reports any fire hazards to his/her immediate supervisors
• 24.Assists the Maintenance Department on removal or installation of equipment as needed.
• 25.Regular, reliable attendance.
• 26.Performs other related duties and work assignments as requested by his/her supervisor or building principal.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, policies, instructions, correspondence, and procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the major functions of this position. The position requires an individual to work inside a school setting where noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally moderately high.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per collective bargaining agreement between the Westport School Committee and AFSCME Council 93, Local 2667.

Salary: $18.72-$22.67/hr, plus .50 differential

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to Westport Middle-High School, Westport Community Schools Facilities and Maint.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Westport Community Schools to maintain a learningand working environment that is free from harassment, violence ordiscrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion,national origin, sex/gender, marital status, homelessness, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leavestatus, pregnancy or any condition related to pregnancy, or military/veteranstatus.

*All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00. *

Job Requirements

• 1.Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• 2.Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
• 3.Previous experience in facilities cleaning preferred.
• 4.High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5.Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• 6.Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 17 Main Road
• Westport, Massachusetts 02790
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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