Stoneham Public Schools 

Elementary School Head Custodian and Preschool Custodian

Stoneham Public Schools is seeking highly motivated, hardworking and energetic individuals with an eye for detail that take initiative and welcome responsibility. The successful candidate is responsible for all phases of cleaning and maintenance of the facilities interior and exterior as directed by the Principal and the Director of Facilities. 

The duties will include but are not limited to: daily floor care, dusting, restroom cleaning and sanitation, cleaning of fixtures and furniture, interior and exterior trash removal, window cleaning, snow removal, wash walls and equipment, sets up equipment for special events, assists school personnel with work requests, and additional tasks as necessary to ensure all facilities are maintained at a high level of cleanliness and readiness.  

 

 

Head Custodian Responsibilities:

 

Responsible for the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the school.  Ensure the facility is maintained in  condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety.

 

Head Custodians are responsible for checking their building and grounds on Saturday, Sundays and holidays .  These building checks take place from October 1- April 30.

 

Report and respond to all emergencies and problems, maintenance and safety concerns.

 

Performs routine maintenance activities

 

Maintains inventory of supplies and accurate preventative maintenance records

 

Inspect quality of work performed by day and night custodians

 

Follow the instruction for use of chemicals and supplies and make sure that all of the other custodians are trained to do so also

Qualifications: 

 

Must be able to communicate effectively and maintain courteous customer service with students, faculty and staff.

 

Under the direction of the Principal and Facilities Director coordinate tasks among custodial staff including during extended breaks and summer cleaning.

 

Submit and review work orders

 

Ability to follow complex written and verbal instruction without supervision

 

Ability to lift heavy objects minimum of 50lbs., climb ladders and work at particular heights

 

 

Experience:

 

3-5  years experience in custodial operations

 

Must have knowledge of stripping, buffing and applying floor sealer and/or finish for hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets

 

Valid driver's license

 

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, time to be determined by the superintendent’s designee.

Salary: Salary in accordance with the Stoneham Public Schools custodial union contract.

 

 

 

 

Interested applicants, please email cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Office at hr@stonehamschool.org.

Stoneham Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the district, schools, and district culture and diversity. The Stoneham Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability. Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 Assistant Superintendent of Schools 149 Franklin Street, Stoneham MA 02180