Custodian Days- Grounds

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

192d

About The Position

The Building Custodian is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and the cleanliness and neatness of the building and grounds. The Building Custodian is to preserve property values; protect health and safety of occupants; support the educational objectives of the building and provide a climate of learning and goodwill. Responsibilities include maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn), understanding and following all safety procedures, and performing general duties as indicated by the Principal or his/her designee, and directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Prior custodial work experience, preferably in a public school setting, desired.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the work including the ability to move in and out of offices, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning techniques and routine preventative maintenance.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize, have good organizational skills, and multitask.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and cleanliness of the building and grounds.
• Preserve property values and protect health and safety of occupants.
• Support the educational objectives of the building.
• Provide a climate of learning and goodwill.
• Maintain seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Perform general duties as indicated by the Principal or his/her designee.
• Follow directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
• Adhere to policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED