Custodian / Part Time / Summer Helper

Young World Physical Education; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Custodian in Ashland, Massachusetts. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety of school facilities, supervising custodial activities, and ensuring compliance with health standards.

No prior experience is required as training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be physically capable and willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy materials and cleaning equipment.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds.
• Monitor supply inventories and report maintenance needs.
• Prepare for events and handle security of school buildings.

Skills

Physical strength

Agility

Attention to detail

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Custodian / Part Time / Summer Helper

Hourly Wage: $22.06

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

Chain of Command: Employee works under the general supervision of the Night Foreman and/or Head Custodian.

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:

• Responsible for covering 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 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.
• Prepare for meetings and events as assigned, coordinate with administrative staff to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.
• Prepare room setups for graduations, town elections, school committee meetings, and other various events.
• Open and close buildings, ensure the security of buildings, close and lock windows and doors, set security alarms, and turn off lights.
• Remove snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into school buildings for visitors, staff and students. The employee may be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.
• Submit School Dude requests for location when in need of supplies.
• Attend job training, as required by state laws and regulations.
• Change light bulbs as required.
• Paint throughout school buildings and properties, as assigned.
• Stock and deliver paper supplies to offices.
• Strip, seal, buff, and wax floors within school buildings.
• Raise and lower flags at school buildings for half‑mast notifications.
• Assist departments with moving files and boxes.
• Assist in regulating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures for the season.
• Conserve energy whenever possible, to include electricity, water, and fuel consumption.
• Report all required maintenance repairs to the department head through the use of SchoolDude software or contact immediate supervisor directly if it’s an emergency.
• The employee may be directed to perform other duties, as required to meet the needs of the school district.

Education and Experience: No prior experience required. Training will be provided to selected candidates.

Special Requirements:

• Sixteen and Seventeen Year Olds May Not Work:
• At night from 10pm to 6am
• More than 9 hours per day
• More than 48 hours per week
• More than 6 days per week
• Fourteen and Fifteen Year Olds May Not Work:
• At night from 7pm to 7am
• Exception: In summer (July 1 – Labor Day), may work until 9pm
• During the School Year
• During school hours
• More than 3 hours on any school day
• More than 18 hours during any week
• More than 8 hours on any weekend or holiday
• When School is Not in Session
• More than 40 hours per week
• More than 8 hours on any day
• More than 6 days per week

Physical and Mental Requirements: 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 position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be a need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials.

Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples may include operating a personal computer, driving a car, using power tools or climbing a ladder.

Visual Skills: Position requires routine reading of documents and reports.

Evaluation: Job performance will be reviewed annually. The employee will receive an annual written review of their performance by their immediate supervisor and the school’s principal. Reviews will be conducted in accordance with the School Committee’s policy on evaluation of non‑professional personnel.

The Ashland Public School System serves the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical disability. Rather than discrimination, you will find a system that embraces and honors diversity.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Position Type: Part Time

Contact Information

• Jonathan Murray, Facilities Director
• Facilities
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]