Evening School Custodian - Keep Learning Spaces Safe

Westport Community Schools; Giffords Corner (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Middle-High School in Westport, MA is seeking an Evening Custodian to maintain a clean, safe learning environment. Responsibilities include general cleaning, equipment maintenance, grounds upkeep, and building opening/closing duties.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Requires high school diploma, physical stamina, and reliable attendance. CORI/SAFIS checks and a background screening are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, policies, instructions, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment regulating heat, ventilation, air-conditioning to ensure economical use of fuel, electricity, and water.
• Replaces bulbs and shades as directed or as needed.
• Participates in the upkeep of grounds.
• Participates in snow and ice removal.
• Participates in general cleaning of the school building and equipment, including sweeping, dusting, washing, vacuuming, polishing, and waxing, as well as painting, and minor repairs.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and sanitizes all bathroom fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside.
• Keeps the grounds, especially school entrance areas, free from rubbish.
• Performs such yardkeeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as directed, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Reports repairs and hazards promptly to his/her supervisor.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or his/her supervisor.
• Reports any damage, hazard, intrusion, or vandalism promptly to his/her supervisor.
• Participates in prevention practices to avoid environmental hazards.
• Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
• Raises and lowers flags daily.
• 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.
• Stores and keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and requisitions such needed replacements from his/her supervisor three days in advance of need.
• Keeps a daily log of the conditions and functioning of equipment. Immediately reports malfunction and problems to his/her supervisor.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Practices sound energy conservation measures.
• Practices sound fire prevention and fire safety practices and reports any fire hazards to his/her immediate supervisors
• Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Performs other related duties and work assignments as requested by his/her supervisor or building principal.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westport Middle-High School in Westport, MA is seeking an Evening Custodian to maintain a clean, safe learning environment. Responsibilities include general cleaning, equipment maintenance, grounds upkeep, and building opening/closing duties.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Requires high school diploma, physical stamina, and reliable attendance. CORI/SAFIS checks and a background screening are required.