Custodian - Night Foreman

Facilities; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Facilities is seeking a Night Foreman for the 2pm–10pm shift to supervise night custodians and maintain the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school facilities. The role includes managing supplies, HVAC systems, and building access, with coordination of events and room setups.

The position requires occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and adherence to safety procedures; you will report to the Head Custodian and may handle after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising custodial or maintenance staff.
• Ability to manage evening shift operations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise night custodial staff and ensure cleanliness, sanitation, security and safety of the facilities.
• Oversee inventories of supplies, equipment, and HVAC systems within the school facility.
• Coordinate facility rentals and manage related setup and teardown.
• Open/close buildings, secure premises, set alarms, and ensure lights are off after hours.
• Address maintenance requests and coordinate with the department head as needed.
• Assist in coordinating events and ensuring proper room setups and furniture arrangement.

Skills

Night shift supervision

Facilities maintenance

HVAC oversight

Safety compliance

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Night Foreman (2pm - 10pm)

Hourly Wage: $23.55 - $28.97

Statement of Duties : Responsible for night custodial staff supervision and the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment. Employee oversees supply and equipment inventories, facility rentals, and HVAC systems within the school facility.

Chain of Command: Employee works under the general supervision of the Head Custodian.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Employee is responsible for the regular supervision of all subordinate night custodians located at the assigned facility.

Employment Environment: Working conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Duties include work under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning, occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.

Occupational Personnel Risks: Essential jobs functions regularly present the potential risk for injuries, which could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals, fire, severe muscular strains from working with heavy materials and/or cleaning equipment, falls from heights in excess of three feet and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gloves, glasses, and safety footwear may be required.

Miscellaneous Job Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Works with the Head Custodian to ensure employee coverage is scheduled and coordinated for events outside normal business hours. These listings will be listed in the calendar on the SchoolDude software that is utilized throughout the district.
• Ensure safety and functionality of the school by setting up tables, chairs and trash receptacles. Remove trash, sweep and/or mop up spills and debris throughout the school. Clean the cafeteria following the lunch period by removing trash; breaking down tables and chairs; sweeping and scrubbing floors; and cleaning counters, sinks, walls and windows within the cafeteria.
• Perform cleaning and monitor the restrooms throughout the evening to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps as needed.
• Prepares for meetings and events as assigned, coordinates with administrative staff to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.
• Prepares room setups for graduations, town elections, school committee meetings, and other various events.
• Opens and closes buildings, ensures the security of buildings, closes and locks windows and doors, sets security alarms, and turns off lights.
• Removes snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into school buildings for visitors. The employee may be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.
• Submits School Dude requests for location when in need of supplies.
• Attends job training, as required by state laws and regulations.
• Change light bulbs as required.
• Paints throughout school buildings and properties, as assigned.
• Stocks and delivers paper supplies to offices.
• Strips, seals, buffs, and waxes floors within school buildings.
• Raises and lowers flags at school buildings for half-mast notifications.
• Assists departments with moving files and boxes.
• Assists in regulating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures for the season.
• Responsible for conserving energy whenever possible, to include electricity, water, and fuel consumption.
• Reports all required maintenance repairs to the department head through the use of SchoolDude software or contacts their immediate supervisor directly if it’s an emergency.
• Enters all requests for leave (vacation, sick, personal, leave w/o pay) via the Frontline software
• The employee may be directed to perform other duties, as required to meet the needs of the school district.

• Works with the Head Custodian to ensure employee coverage is scheduled and coordinated for events outside normal business hours. These listings will be listed in the calendar on the SchoolDude software that is utilized throughout the district.
• Ensure safety and functionality of the school by setting up tables, chairs and trash receptacles. Remove trash, sweep and/or mop up spills and debris throughout the school. Clean the cafeteria following the lunch period by removing trash; breaking down tables and chairs; sweeping and scrubbing floors; and cleaning counters, sinks, walls and windows within the cafeteria.
• Perform cleaning and monitor the restrooms throughout the evening to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps as needed.
• Prepares for meetings and events as assigned, coordinates with administrative staff to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.
• Prepares room setups for graduations, town elections, school committee meetings, and other various events.
• Opens and closes buildings, ensures the security of buildings, closes and locks windows and doors, sets security alarms, and turns off lights.
• Removes snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into school buildings for visitors. The employee may be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.
• Submits School Dude requests for location when in need of supplies.
• Attends job training, as required by state laws and regulations.
• Change light bulbs as required.
• Paints throughout school buildings and properties, as assigned.
• Stocks and delivers paper supplies to offices.
• Strips, seals, buffs, and waxes floors within school buildings.