Custodian Hope Elementary

Custodian – Hope Elementary (30 hours)

Job : 5814172

Final date to receive applications: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part‑time

The Scituate School Department seeks a reliable, hardworking, and safety‑conscious custodian to support the cleanliness, maintenance, security, and overall appearance of district facilities. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, families, and community members by performing custodial, maintenance, and facility support duties.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and wash floors, walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
• Replenish restroom and custodial supplies as needed.
• Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and waste materials.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, and vacuum systems.
• Strip, wax, buff, and refinish floors as directed.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and report building maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs.
• Assist with snow removal activities, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and clearing walkways, entrances, and exits.
• Support grounds maintenance activities as assigned.
• Assist with emergency weather response and building readiness activities.
• Open, secure, and lock buildings as assigned.
• Ensure windows, doors, and building access points are properly secured.
• Monitor facilities and report safety concerns, vandalism, or maintenance issues.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and facility needs.
• Set up and break down furniture, equipment, and rooms for school and community events.
• Assist with deliveries, inventory, and movement of materials and equipment.
• Support district operations during special events and activities.
• Follow all district policies, procedures, safety regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal, Facilities Director, or Superintendent/designee.
• Utilize district technology systems to support daily operations, communication, maintenance, and facility management.
• Enter, update, and monitor maintenance requests using the district work order management system.
• Utilize facility scheduling software to support building use, event preparation, and coordination of facility resources.
• Access and respond to district email and electronic communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate electronic records related to maintenance activities, inspections, inventory, and facility operations.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and effectively use new technologies, software applications, and operational systems as adopted by the district.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform custodial and cleaning duties in a school environment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate custodial equipment and machinery safely.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.
• Previous custodial, facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience working in a school or public facility environment.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and reach.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to operate custodial and…