Back Up Daytime Custodian - Cottage Elementary School - 2025-2026

Back Up Daytime Custodian - Cottage Elementary School - 2025-2026 Sharon Public Schools - MA Cottage Street School - Sharon, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5562220 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position Title: Back-up Daytime Custodian Reports to: Facilities Director, Building Administrator Approved by: Superintendent of Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides students with a safe, clean, healthy and functional school building environment and grounds in which to learn and develop. Assumes responsibility and/or management as assigned for the above. Provide these services in a confidential and responsible nature.

SALARY & WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time, Twelve-month position, 40 hrs per week minimum. Hours are 6:00am-2:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS

A willingness to assist Custodial Leads in attaining the goals for cleanliness of a School building. Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. Such addition or modification to the above as the Superintendent of Schools may deem important.

REPORTS TO AND IS SUPERVISED BY

Director of Facilities Building Principal Lead Custodian

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full time per the SCU Contract

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs custodial functions – keeping building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times – as assigned by the Lead Custodian and/or Facility Director and/or the Principal. Items for cleaning although not all inclusive, include the following: windows, chairs, desks, tables, chalkboards, walls, signs, building face, radiators, waste containers, floors, paper dispensers, sinks, toilets, urinals, corridors, classroom floors and fixtures, drinking fountains, counters, light fixtures, mirrors, rugs, doors, furniture, and equipment – according to the provided Tasks and Frequencies schedule. Performs any and all activities related to the cleaning of a school building. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal, Facility Director, Custodial Lead. Oversees grounds keeping chores, cleaning and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition. Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building: the opening and closing of the building each school day and determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly. Checks doors during the course of the day or shift are closed and locked at all times. Maintains awareness of all water shut offs in the building in case of emergency. Maintains awareness of all electrical panels in the building in case of an emergency. Performs snow removal tasks; shovels, plows if trained and requested, and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate. Operates snow removal equipment as trained (snow blowers walk behind, snow removal sweeper, tractor with or without bucket and sit on snow blower). Does minor general maintenance repair and make safe (door hinges, hand railings, signages) Reports immediately to the Principal, Facility Director, Custodial Lead major repairs needed or any damage to school property. Notes any significant occurrence or maintenance items regarding repairs required in the building. Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal and/or the custodial lead. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste. Preforms other custodial functions as assigned or needed. In addition to the above requirements, any other qualifications and/or assignments by the Facilities Director, Building Principal, Custodial Lead and Superintendent which they may find appropriate. Understands the building HVAC system and the Building Management System (BMA) operations. Receive and distributing all deliveries of supplies and equipment. Is until relived by another custodian available to work in case of an emergency as determined by the building principal, director of Maintenance and operations and other appropriate administrative staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Job Knowledge ­ the extent to which the employee has the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Judgment ­ the approach used in making decisions. Ability to think and act in a logical and calm manner. Initiative ‑ willingness to approach new and difficult tasks. Ability to find new ways of accomplishing goals. Quality/Quantity of Work – accuracy, thoroughness, quantity and time in which responsibilities and assignments are being carried out. Organization and Time Management ‑ the ability to plan and organize own work. Communication - the ability to communicate with others effectively in written and/or oral communications. Neatness in appearance and work- ability to maintain appropriate neatness in dress Confidentiality – ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student, employee information and observations from the work day. ability to not spread gossip and rumors of any kind. Reliability ‑ the responsibility assumed by the employee for his or her actions. Work Relations – attitude towards work, co-workers, and the organization. willingness and ability to work with and for others. success in dealing with students, parents, and the general public Knowledge of Policies and Procedures – the knowledge of School and department organization policies and procedures related to assigned job responsibilities, goals and objectives. Adaptability and Flexibility – the resourcefulness in handling assignments and solving problems in areas other than primary responsibility. Versatile application of knowledge and skills. Flexible. Attendance – the absence, arrival time, departure time, and other unscheduled time away from the job. Regular and consistent attendance is essential for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

TEMPERAMENTS

Attaining tolerances – Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards Performing a Variety of Duties – Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rating Key: Occasionally – up to 1/3 of the time Frequently – from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly – 2/3 of the time or more. Strength – Medium – Lift 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Standing – (C) Walking – (C) Sitting – (O) Lifting – (C) Pushing – (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. Pulling – (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. Climbing – (O) To ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces. Stooping – (C) Bending the body downward and forward to bending the spine at the waist. Crouching – (C) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching – (F) Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Handling – (C) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s). Talking – (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing – (O) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air.

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

General educational development embraces those aspects of education (formal and informal) which contribute to the worker’s reasoning development and ability to follow instructions. This is education of a general nature. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school, high school, or college. However, it derives also from experience and self-study.

LANGUAGE

READING: Read a variety of novels, magazines, and encyclopedias. Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work. WRITING: Write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. SPEAKING: Speak before an audience with poise, voice control, and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.

APTITUDES

Intelligence: General learning ability, Average ability required. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively, Average ability required. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately, below average ability required. Spatial Perception: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects, Average ability required. Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects or in pictorial or graphic material, below average ability required. Clerical Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular matter, below average ability required. Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements, Average ability required. Finger Dexterity: Ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately, below average ability required. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and skillfully, Average ability required. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli, Average ability required. Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or in shades or other values of the same color or to identify a particular color, below average ability required. Position Type Full-Time Job Categories Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Marianne Casano , HR Specialist Central Office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education