Custodian - Short term substitute

Hingham Public Schools (MA); Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Hingham Public Schools is seeking two short-term custodians for Hingham High School in Massachusetts. The role involves keeping the building clean, safe, functional, and secure in line with district policies. A custodial worker must maintain operations so there are no interruptions to education.

The positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. On-site work includes supporting events and potential on-call duties, with strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, experience in custodial/maintenance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and heating & ventilation experience.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, interpersonal skills and independent judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior custodial duties maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness and safety.
• Notify supervisors concerning repairs.
• Take direction from head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing.
• Support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Assist visitors using the facilities.
• On-call for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime or other custodial needs outside normal hours, including weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Written and oral communication

Technology use

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC experience

Job description

Custodian - Short term substitutes (2 openings)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919455

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Custodian

JobSummary

The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain assigned buildings in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, experience in performing custodial and/or maintenance functions.
• Good mechanical aptitude, heating & ventilation experience
• strong work ethic, good initiative, interpersonal skills and strong independent judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties both interior and exterior of building by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
• Notify supervisors concerning major and minor repairs.
• Accept instructions from the head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing.
• Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or specific custodial needs falling outside of normal working hours inclusive of weekends.

Benefits Information

Please see this link for information on benefits in the Hingham Public Schools

Terms of Employment

Please see this link for the Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio-economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $23 to $23 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John Buckey, Ed.D , Principal
• Hingham High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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