Custodian

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: Custodian, 3pm - 11pm

BUILDING: TBD

FLSA: Non-exempt

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of building.

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet‑mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris – minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Wash windows and sills (door glass).
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables – minimum of 55 lbs.).
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
• Assist in major clean‑up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt as required.

Please see the Custodial and Maintenance Contract and MOAs on the Dedham School District Website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreements for further details on job responsibilities.

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Facilities, or designee of Superintendent.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Full-Time/Full Year

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone:
• Email: esimone.ma.us