Pm Custodian - Swampscott High School

Job Description

Title: Custodian – Swampscott High School

Position Narrative: The Swampscott Public Schools seeks well-qualified and experienced candidates for this position in the Facilities Department. This is an important position within a developing department, and the appropriate candidate should be eager to develop this role and help grow the Facilities Department.

Reports to: Operations and Maintenance Supervisor

Work Hours: 12‑month position, 40 hours a week. M‑F 2 PM‑10 PM plus overtime opportunities.

Salary: Per Union Contract $21.70–$27.10 per hour for FY25

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class D Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record check (C.O.R.I.) and SAFIS fingerprints.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and coordinate a wide variety of building maintenance tasks.
• Computer skills, including the ability to learn and navigate BMS controls and Facilities/Maintenance Software.

Primary Position Objectives:

• Clean assigned route, including removal of trash, recycling, and compost; supervise contract cleaners.
• Perform nightly building closing duties:
  • Secure all doors and windows.
  • Final check of the HVAC system.
  • Shut off lights and check the lighting control system.
  • Secure the building and set a security alarm.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Monitor custodial supplies and coordinate with the Facility Supervisor.
• Monitor building systems and report any issues to the Facility Supervisor and Maintenance Staff.
• Coordinate with outside contractors working in the building.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of daily events.
• Inspect the exterior of the building and remove debris; report any security concerns.
• Snow removal.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Facility Supervisor or the Facilities Department.

Must possess the ability to:

• Work independently with little direction.
• Prioritize, schedule, and review work while meeting such schedules and timelines, and maintain records of work.
• Read and understand complex plans and specifications.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with coworkers, administrators, faculty and staff, and the public.

The physical and environmental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physical: Regular periods of physical activity requiring the ability to stand for long periods, walk, climb, bend, crawl, and lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to make swift and responsible decisions in emergency or hazardous situations. The employee must be able to communicate through speech and hearing, normal or corrected. The employee must be able to use hands and arms to safely operate equipment.
  
  Good vision, normal or corrected, is required.
• Environmental: Frequent periods of outside work in all extremes of weather. Interior work may expose the employee to loud noise, extremes of heat and cold, and the use of chemicals, some hazardous. Some work may require ladders, scaffolding, or aerial lifts. Work in confined spaces is routine.

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded or discriminated against in admission to or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving public assistance, homelessness, or disability.