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Head Custodian - Full-Time 6:00-2:30pm (40 hrs/wk)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$39,875 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Head Custodian
- Full-Time 6:00-2:30pm (40 hrs/wk)
Nauset Public Schools
Wellfleet Elementary School - Wellfleet, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Nauset Regional School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5924750
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
TITLE OF POSITION
Head Custodian
- Full-Time 6:00-2:30pm (40 hrs/wk)
LOCATION
Wellfleet Elementary School
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
OF
POSITION
Twelve-month position. See attached for further description.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Individual has knowledge of
all aspects of facility maintenance, including, but not limited to Energy
Management Systems, pneumatic automatic temperature control systems,
generators, heating, plumbing and electrical, custodial equipment and
supplies, carpentry, ventilation, and alarms. Must be able to work
independently, supervise custodial staff, oversee contractors, interact with
the public regarding facility use and assist in budget development and
Management.
NOTE:
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a preemployment
background check including CORI and national background
check by way of fingerprint.
SALARY:
$25.64
- $28.
04 per hour
AVAILABILITY
Immediately TITLE:
HEAD CUSTODIAN
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Directs and supervises custodial and maintenance services at Wellfleet Elementary School. This
assignment includes responsibility for the safe and efficient condition and operation of the school
buildings, grounds, and systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the direction and supervision of all custodial personnel employed by the
school. - Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, contractors and other
visitors to the facility. - Responsible for becoming thoroughly familiar with all aspects of maintenance as it
pertains to the buildings, grounds and systems at the school. - Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, evaluation, discipline or
dismissal of custodial personnel. - Maintains proper schedules of work routines for custodial personnel.
- Assists in the preparation of the budget for maintenance, grounds, security and custodial
supplies and equipment. - Recommends, where appropriate, the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Organizes, implements and supervises a program of preventive maintenance.
- Performs light maintenance, including carpentry.
- Supervises the upkeep of school maintenance equipment. Makes recommendations,
where appropriate, for changes and modifications to machines and equipment. - Directs the maintenance of all buildings and grounds as to cleanliness and safety. This
includes such cleaning, snow removal and grounds maintenance, as appropriate. - Directs the preparation of playing fields, grounds and other necessary facilities for athletic
and other school activities. - Receives, stores and issues all maintenance and grounds materials, supplies and
equipment. - Coordinates vacation schedules for departmental personnel.
- Conducts or arranges periodic inspections of all school facilities to ensure proper fire and
safety procedures are in place and to identify and address possible hazards. - Maintains all required records, including Integrated Pest Management, as directed by
administration. - Responsible for the proper operation of the pneumatic automatic temperature control
system. - Responsible for supervising and directing the proper maintenance of the plumbing,
heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems of the school. - Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the physical plant.
- Maintains the school's clocks.
- Contributes to efficient energy consumption.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$25.64 to $28.04 Per Hour
Benefits
- Dental Insurance