Head Custodian

26-134 Head Custodian

Job : 5710900
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

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

TITLE: Head Custodian

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.

• 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.

• 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.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required