One-Year-Junior Custodian

• Cushing
• (SY26-27)
  Scituate Public School District
  Cushing Elementary School
• Scituate, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Scituate Public School District
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5929385

Application Deadline:

Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 22, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Junior Custodian

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Facilities Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working as a member of the custodial team, this position performs custodial duties as directed by the building Principal. Custodial duties to be assigned include all tasks required to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans bathrooms, classrooms and other areas. Sweeps and washes floors, empties trash and washes windows. Maintains hard floor finish systems.

Operates powered custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, floor machines, wet vacuums, floor sweepers, carpet cleaning machines and power washers.

Outdoor tasks: snow and ice removal, sanding walkways and picking up litter.

Also performs tasks supportive of school functions such as moving/setting up/breaking down chairs and tables, controlling building access and maintaining security.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED

High School diploma or GED

Must be willing and able to receive and follow directions and to work as a team member

Must be willing and able to perform strenuous physical labor including sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning, lifting heavy objects, painting, climbing stairs and ladders.

Must be trustworthy, teachable, flexible and demonstrate an attitude of concern for the cleanliness, safety and security of the school.

Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATION-PREFERRED

Previous custodial experience

Working knowledge of building operations

Ability to relate well to the school community and the general public.

Employment based on successful completion of a CORI background check.

TERMS:

ONE YEAR 12

month, AFSCME Custodian Unit, Salary assigned per collective bargaining agreement

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

Position Type:

Full-Time