What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-134 Head Custodian position at Hopkinton Public School District?
TITLE: Head Custodian
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0), anticipated start 7/6/2026; salary commensurate with experience (range $26.60-$32.41/hour)
LOCATION: Elmwood School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates
The Head Custodian provides the necessary leadership and direction to ensure a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient environment in which students and staff can learn, play, work and develop.
DUTIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Creates and maintains documented schedules detailing the usual and customary practices and procedures for all custodial shifts;
- Instructs personnel on the proper use, handling and care of custodial equipment and supplies;
- Coordinates system-wide ordering and purchasing of custodial equipment and supplies;
- Coordinates with Senior Custodian required staffing levels for regular shifts, school use events and extra work details;
- Collects and maintains all records relevant to the custodial staff with regard to shifts, employee attendance, overtime, purchasing and other information documenting staff performance and compliance in accordance with the respective performance standards;
- Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered qualified for the position of Head Custodian, candidates must have/be:
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation;
- Ability to read basic operating and use instructions, and write reports;
- Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of assigned tasks;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.
Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1
Send your completed application to:
Human Resources
Hopkinton Public Schools
89 Hayden Rowe St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.
The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.
Salary : $27 - $32