Night Shift Custodian — School Facilities (Benefits Eligible)

Farley Elementary School; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Custodian for the 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM shift at Farley Elementary School in Hudson, MA. The role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for students and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, good health, and the ability to communicate effectively with administration, staff, and the public. CORI checks are required, and the district offers paid time off and benefits per policy.

Qualifications

• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Must be able to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing with Administration, Teaching Staff, and the General Public
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and regularly maintains all boilers and other major equipment.
• Participates in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas.
• Report broken windows or provides temporary covering as needed.
• Assists, as necessary, other staff or contracted personnel.
• Assists in snow removal and insures that walkways are sanded.
• Participates in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the buildings.
• Performs emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Performs such yard keeping chores as rubbish removal, grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Director of Facilities or Principal.
• Reports immediately to the Director of Facilities any damage to school property.
• 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.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand, and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time so as not to hinder scheduled activities.
• Performs other tasks within the scope of job assignment as directed by the Director of Facilities and Head Custodian.

Skills

Good health certification

Verbal and written communication

Ability to read basic operating instr.

Demonstrated aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Custodian for the 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM shift at Farley Elementary School in Hudson, MA. The role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for students and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, good health, and the ability to communicate effectively with administration, staff, and the public. CORI checks are required, and the district offers paid time off and benefits per policy.