Summer Student Helpers - Public Buildings

Temporary Summer Student Helpers

Position Type:
Temporary

Department:
Public Buildings

Rate: $16 per hour with no benefits

Typical weekly work schedule:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs from 8:30am to 4:30pm, 32 hrs./week

Duration: 9 weeks from Monday June 29th through Thursday August 27th, 2026

The duties of a Summer Student Helper is to assist with cleaning of the school buildings and maintenance. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Operations and/or Senior Custodian in each building.

Cleaning of various sections of the building, including corridors, offices, classrooms, toilet areas, auditoriums, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, and any function rooms etc. Moving of furniture in preparation for stripping and waxing of floors for summer cleaning is required. Assisting with maintenance may be required working in the outside environment. Other duties as assigned.

One (1) year custodial, grounds maintenance or other related work experience preferred. Ability to take direction and be responsible for carrying out tasks safely. Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.

Moderate to heavy physical effort is required to perform these duties. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods of time, as well as sit, speak, hear and use hands to operate equipment. The employee occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 45 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle if over age 18. A satisfactory pre-employment physical and CORI check is required.

Fingerprinting is required for all school employees.

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.