Head Custodian

ServingSchools; Camden (ME); On-site; USD 29,990 - 37,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Sick Days

Personal Days

Holidays

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Camden Rockport Elementary School in Camden, ME, is hiring a Head Custodian for the 6:00 am to 2:30 pm shift. The role leads the custodial team, ensures building cleanliness and safety, and supports events and daily operations.

The successful candidate will have supervisory experience, knowledge of safety requirements, and strong teamwork. Benefits include health and dental insurance, sick/personal days, holidays, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to work cooperatively, respectfully, and in a supportive manner with all co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance requirements in the assigned building
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) logs
• Coordinate custodian schedules to ensure adequate coverage during staff absence, weekend needs, and for special events as needed
• Monitor building event calendar to ensure timely setup, breakdown, and cleaning of spaces
• Monitor supply inventory, prepare purchase orders, and receive deliveries
• Maintain building cleanliness at all times
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate
• Move furniture or equipment as required
• Make minor building repairs

Job description

About Camden Rockport Elementary School Camden Rockport Elementary School, nestled in a spacious setting with woods and fields adjacent to the high school, serves approximately 320 students in grades PreK-4 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRES is guided by the EL Education Curriculum and Bridges mathematics, and follows the Responsive Classroom philosophy. CRES has a robust system of supports for students, and features the first nature-based public PreK in the state of Maine.

Head Custodian

Full-time With Benefits

September 1, 2026 Opening

About Camden Rockport Elementary School Camden Rockport Elementary School, nestled in a spacious setting with woods and fields adjacent to the high school, serves approximately 320 students in grades PreK-4 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRES is guided by the EL Education Curriculum and Bridges mathematics, and follows the Responsive Classroom philosophy. CRES has a robust system of supports for students, and features the first nature-based public PreK in the state of Maine.

Position Summary

The Head Custodian serves as the building level leader for the custodial team. This position is responsible for ensuring building cleanliness and general safety. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a school setting and supervisory experience. This position works 6am - 2:30pm, inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid break.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance requirements in the assigned building
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) logs
• Coordinate custodian schedules to ensure adequate coverage during staff absence, weekend needs, and for special events as needed
• Monitor building event calendar to ensure timely setup, breakdown, and cleaning of spaces
• Monitor supply inventory, prepare purchase orders, and receive deliveries
• Maintain building cleanliness at all times
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate
• Move furniture or equipment as required
• Make minor building repairs

Qualifications/Skills

• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to work cooperatively, respectfully, and in a supportive manner with all co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel
• Basic computer skills

Requirements

• Ability to bend, lift objects up to 50lbs, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• 3–5+ years of prior Supervisory or Head Custodian experience strongly desired, or an equivalent combination of trade experience and demonstrated team leadership.
• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education CHRC Approval

Pay And Benefits

• Pay is $21.77 - $27.22 per hour based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 15 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan

About Camden Rockport School District

Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work – Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

Application deadline: When suitable candidate found

Camden Rockport Schools
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843

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