Full Time Custodian (Evening Shift)

Silver Lake Regional School District•Halifax, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Halifax Elementary School is seeking a full-time custodian to begin immediately. The position works from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with benefits available through the Town of Halifax. The custodian provides cleaning and maintenance services, helps keep the building and grounds safe and orderly, reports repair needs and property damage, and secures the building at the end of the shift. The role involves regular walking, standing, climbing, physical exertion, handling materials, and using hand and power tools.

Requirements

Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
Driver’s license.
Ability to tolerate heights.
Knowledge of equipment operation.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions appropriate to custodial activities.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds and occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
Prior experience as a school custodian or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Keep the building and premises neat and clean.
Shovel and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
Check that exit doors are open and panic bolts are working properly while the building is occupied.
Raise and lower the United States flag at appropriate times.
Sweep classrooms daily; clean and dust furniture, chalkboards, and other items; and vacuum rugs.
Clean corridors after school each day and during the day.
Scrub, wash down, and disinfect toilet floors daily; clean sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
Wash windows on both the inside and outside.
Keep school building entrances free of rubbish and debris.
Promptly report major repair needs and any damage to school property to the head custodian and/or principal.
Remain on school premises during work hours unless authorized to leave by the specified supervisor; attend during non-school hours when building use is authorized and the principal requires attendance.
Close the building and, before leaving, ensure doors and windows are secured and lights are turned off except those left on for safety or other reasons.
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for activities and as directed by the principal or head custodian.
Follow local laws and procedures for storing and disposing of trash, rubbish, and waste.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.