School Custodian-2026

Description

About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.

Position Overview And Responsibilities

The School Custodian, under the general supervision of the shift supervisor, maintains a clean, safe, and functional environment by performing cleaning, minor repairs, and event support duties. Key responsibilities include daily cleaning of floors, restrooms, and classrooms; managing trash disposal; performing light maintenance such as changing lightbulbs and unlocking doors; and assisting with event setups or groundskeeping tasks such as light snow removal. This is a full time hourly, second shift staff position; work hours are generally 2 to 10:30 pm. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and commitment to safety protocols for both staff and students. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.

The School Custodian Should Also Be Able To

• Work with limited supervision.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Form and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize time effectively.
• Multi-task and change directions easily.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Conduct themselves with integrity and dependability.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, and exhibit kindness and concern for others.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A high school graduate or higher preferred
• A valid driver’s license and MVR required
• General trade knowledge helpful
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, or a combination of training and education
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
  
  

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.