Building and Grounds Department Summer Employee, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA Summer 2026

Building and Grounds Department Summer Employee, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA Summer 2026

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

Summer Only Position: Beginning, 7/1/26. Ends, 8/31/26.

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

Job Description: As a summer employee in the Building and Grounds Department with Salem Public Schools, you will gain practical experience and valuable insights into the maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities. This position offers a hands-on learning opportunity to support the maintenance and custodial staff in ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Maintenance Tasks: Work alongside skilled professionals in performing general maintenance and repair tasks within school buildings and on school grounds, including but not limited to painting, minor plumbing, and carpentry work.
• Custodial Support: Aid the custodial team in maintaining cleanliness throughout the school, which may involve cleaning, organizing, moving furniture, and assisting with waste disposal.
• Grounds Maintenance: Contribute to the upkeep of school grounds by participating in landscaping, mowing, weeding, and general outdoor maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Learning and Development: Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, ask questions, and actively participate in various aspects of building and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good communication skills.
• Highly responsible.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to take directions.

Pay: $15.00/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.