School Custodian & Maintenance Assistant

ServingSchools; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a dependable School Custodian & Maintenance Assistant to keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming. The role combines custodial duties with light maintenance and helps support classrooms and common areas in Gray, Maine.

The ideal candidate takes pride in a neat environment, can work independently, and handles practical projects. 25 hours per week, afternoons/evenings; fingerprinting is required by Maine law.

Qualifications

• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use common cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to work around children in a professional and respectful manner.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, hallways, offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other school spaces.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and sanitize as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling; monitor and replenish supplies.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly kitchen/cafeteria area.
• Hang whiteboards, bulletin boards, shelving, artwork, and other classroom materials.
• Assemble furniture and equipment; perform minor repairs and basic maintenance.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Physical stamina

Cleaning tools experience

Child-safe work

Reliable transportation

Job description

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences

Location: Gray, Maine

Position: Part‑Time hourly – 25 hours per week

Reports to: Facility Operations

About Fiddlehead

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences is a small, vibrant public charter school serving approximately 200 students in Pre‑K through 8th grade. Our school community values creativity, relationships, environmental stewardship, and maintaining a welcoming, safe, and beautiful learning environment for students and staff.

We are seeking a dependable, hands‑on School Custodian & Maintenance Assistant to help care for our school facilities and grounds.

Position Summary

The School Custodian & Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming school environment. This position combines routine custodial responsibilities with light maintenance and facility support.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, notices what needs to be done, can work independently, and is comfortable tackling a variety of practical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Custodial & Cleaning

• Clean and maintain classrooms, hallways, offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other school spaces.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and sanitize as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling.
• Clean and restock bathrooms.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly kitchen/cafeteria area.
• Monitor and replenish custodial and cleaning supplies.
• Respond to spills, messes, and other immediate cleaning needs when available.
• Support additional cleaning needs during school breaks and special events.

Light Maintenance & Facility Support

• Hang whiteboards, bulletin boards, shelving, artwork, and other classroom materials.
• Assemble furniture and equipment.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to doors, cabinets, fixtures, and classroom furniture.
• Perform basic painting, patching, and touch-up projects.
• Replace light bulbs and perform other basic facility tasks, as appropriate.
• Help with moving, setting up, and breaking down furniture and equipment.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance and basic grounds upkeep.
• Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them to school leadership.
• Coordinate with contracted maintenance person.

School Community

• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
• Follow school health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries when working around students.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and staff while minimizing disruption to learning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use common cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to work around children in a professional and respectful manner.
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Previous custodial, facilities, construction, maintenance, or similar experience.
• Experience with basic tools and minor repairs.
• Experience working in a school, childcare, community, or other public setting.
• Basic knowledge of building and facility safety.

The Ideal Candidate

The Right Person For This Position Is Someone Who

• Sees what needs to be done and takes care of it.
• Takes pride in keeping a building clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Is comfortable with both routine cleaning and hands‑on projects.
• Has good judgment and knows when a job can be handled independently and when to call for help.
• Is friendly and comfortable being part of a school community.
• Can adapt when priorities change during the school day.
• Enjoys working in a small‑school environment where everyone pitches in.

Compensation & Schedule

Hours: Flexible (25 hours a week) - Suggested: Monday - Thursday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Sundays - 5 hours.

Pay: Based on experience

Start Date: As soon as qualified candidate is found.

Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered.

Criminal History Record Check certification is required.

Fiddlehead School provides equal employment opportunities (EOE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.