Head Custodian - Elementary

Position Overview
The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a Head Custodian for Woodland Elementary School. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, reporting to the Building Principal and the Director of Facilities. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools
The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 1,960 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 167 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Supervise and train custodians
• Responsible for operation of all building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, and temperature control systems
• Prepare daily reports and other logs
• Check the building for maintenance and security, including weekend building checks as required by contract
• Respond to emergency situations
• Maintain grounds adjacent to the school building, including the playground
• Make minor repairs
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, administrators, students, and families
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Maturity, flexibility, and comfort working as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Supervisor and communication skills
• Proficient use of computerized maintenance system including updating work orders daily to keep records accurate

Compensation
The compensation range for the Elementary Head Custodian will be $28.41 - $31.86. per hour (dependent on relative experience). Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer sponsored health insurance, paid time off, and participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System.

Hiring Timeline The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.