Custodian- Night Shift- District Wide

District Wide; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Public Schools in Hudson, Massachusetts is seeking a District Wide Night Custodian to support a safe, clean, and efficient learning environment across district buildings.

This floating position covers multiple sites with shifts 2:00-10:00 pm or 3:00-11:00 pm, depending on coverage, and requires reading basic operating instructions, good health, CORI clearance, and the ability to communicate in English with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Must communicate effectively in English with administration, staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated aptitude for completing assigned tasks.
• CORI and fingerprint checks required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and regularly maintain boilers and other major equipment.
• Assist in painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas as needed.
• Report broken windows or provide temporary coverings as needed.
• Assist other staff or contracted personnel as necessary.
• Assist in snow removal and ensure walkways are sanded.
• Participate in general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Move furniture or equipment as required for activities and as directed by the principal.
• Open and close the building and secure all doors and windows each day.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing instructions

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Custodian - District Wide

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a District Wide Night Custodian to support our mission of providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient learning environment.

• This is a floating position and will be assigned to different buildings across the district as needed.
• Shift can either be 2:00 - 10:00pm or 3:00-11:00pm dependent on coverage needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSILBILITES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type 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.

• Cleans and regularly maintains all boilers and other major equipment.
• Participates in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas. If given approval by Director of Facilities.
• Report broken windows or provides temporary covering as needed.
• Assists, as necessary, other staff or contracted personnel.
• Assists in snow removal and insures that walkways are sanded.
• Participates in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the buildings.
• Performs emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Performs such yard keeping chores as rubbish removal, grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Director of Facilities or Principal.
• Reports immediately to the Director of Facilities any damage to school property.
• 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.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand, and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time so as not to hinder scheduled activities.
• Performs other tasks within the scope of job assignment as directed by the Director of Facilities and Head Custodian.

Qualifications:

• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be able to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing with Administration, Teaching Staff, and the General Public in English
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the tasks assigned.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Hudson School Committee or Director of Buildings and Grounds may find appropriate and appropriate.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

WORK YEAR

• 12 months,260 days, 8 hours/day.
• 2 personal days, 12 sick days,10 vacation days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, [e-mail], 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone [phone].

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations