Custodian

Position Title: Custodian Location: Plymouth River Elementary School Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Duration of Assignment: Permanent/Part-time Job Description The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain assigned buildings in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program. Qualifications -High school diploma or equivalent, experience in performing custodial and/or maintenance functions. -Good mechanical aptitude, heating & ventilation experience -strong work ethic, good initiative, interpersonal skills and strong independent judgment. -Excellent written and oral communication. -Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. -Ability to use technology effectively. Responsibilities -Perform custodial duties both interior and exterior of building by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and safety. -Notify supervisors concerning major and minor repairs. -Accept instructions from the head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing. -Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities. -Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities. -Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or specific custodial needs falling outside of normal working hours inclusive of weekends. Physical and Environmental Demands Regular periods of physical activity require the ability to stand for long periods, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, and to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The ability to make swift and responsible decisions in an emergency or hazardous situations. Must have the ability to observe details at both close and distant range. There may be periods of outside work in all extremes of weather. Interior work where the employee may be exposed to loud noise, extremes of heat and cold, and the use of various chemicals some of which may be hazardous and require special handling. May be required to ascend a ladder. Schedule:Part-time (20 hrs/week), full year Employment and Benefits Information Please see this link for information on employment and benefits in the Hingham Public Schools. Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.