Custodian - Short Term Substitute (Nights)

Young World Physical Education

Hingham (MA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hingham Public Schools is seeking a night-time custodian substitute at Foster Elementary School in Hingham, MA. The shift runs 2:00 pm–9:30 pm, focused on interior/exterior cleaning and event setup. This temporary position begins immediately and ends about October 16, 2026.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, custodial experience, mechanical aptitude, and heating/ventilation experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass background checks.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
Experience in custodial and/or maintenance functions is preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physical tasks are required.

Responsibilities

Perform interior and exterior custodial duties.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
Set up and clean up for events and assist with groundskeeping.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Heating and ventilation experience

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Custodian - Short Term Substitute (Nights)

Hingham Public Schools (MA) Foster Elementary School - Hingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876608
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Custodian- Short term Substitute

Hingham Public Schools is seeking candidates to fill a short term substitute custodian position (2:00 pm - 9:30 pm). Primary responsibility of the Substitute Custodian is to assist in keeping the interior and exterior of school buildings clean.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned custodial duties both interior and exterior of the building
Maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and safety
Perform minor repairs as needed, reporting the need for more extensive repairs
Set up and clean up for events
Groundskeeping as directed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency, required
Experience in custodial and/or maintenance functions
Mechanical aptitude
Heating and ventilation experience
Strong work ethic

Terms of Employment

Temporary, non-benefit eligible. Anticipated dates of employment to begin as soon as possible and end approximately October 16, 2026

Physical and Environmental Demands

Regular periods of physical activity require the ability to stand for long periods, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, and to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The ability to make swift and responsible decisions in an emergency or hazardous situations. Must have the ability to observe details at both close and distant range. There may be periods of outside work in all extremes of weather. Interior work where the employee may be exposed to loud noise, extremes of heat and cold, and the use of various chemicals some of which may be hazardous and require special handling. May be required to ascend a ladder.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race (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: Full-Time

Salary: $20.50 to $20.50 Per Hour

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