Custodian - Evening Shift

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Reports to: Director Facilities and Maintenance (or designee during shifts when Supervisor is not present). Job Goal: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient learning environment. Physical Requirements Constant moderate physical effort is required, with occasional strenuous effort demanded. Position requires extensive walking, reaching, standing, stooping, and climbing when performing functions. Occasionally required to lift, move, and/or push furniture and equipment weighing a minimum of 30 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical agility required to access all areas to be cleaned. May require the ability to work on ladders, staging, and scaffolding. May spend entire shift engaged in physical activity. General Duties and Responsibilities Cleans equipment regulating heat, ventilation, and 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 yard‑keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming as directed. Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week. Reports repairs and hazards promptly to supervisor. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or supervisor. Reports any damage, hazard, intrusion, or vandalism promptly to 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 opening and closing the building each school day and ensuring all doors and windows are secured and lights (except those left on for safety) are turned off. Stores and keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and requisitions, and requests replacements from supervisor three days in advance of need. Keeps a daily log of the conditions and functioning of equipment; immediately reports malfunctions and problems to 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 immediate supervisors. Assists the Maintenance Department on removal or installation of equipment as needed. Maintains regular, reliable attendance. Performs other related duties and work assignments as requested by supervisor or building principal. Job Requirements Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician. Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. Previous experience in facilities cleaning preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely fashion. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. High school or trade school degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Westport Community Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment, violence, or discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, marital status, homelessness, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, pregnancy, or military/veteran status. Contact Information Human Resources, 17 Main Road, Westport, Massachusetts 02790, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $17 to $21 per hour, plus $0.50 differential Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Nonexempt Terms of Employment: As per collective bargaining agreement between the Westport School Committee and AFSCME Council 93, Local 2667. #J-18808-Ljbffr