Custodian - Part Time 0.5FTE

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Custodian 0.5 FTE

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan Ed.D

Revision Date: July 2025

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

To provide students with a safe attractive comfortable clean and efficient place in which to learn.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSILBILITES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Cleans and regularly maintains all boilers and other major equipment.
• Participates in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing electrical carpentry and general mechanical areas. If given approval by Director of Facilities.
• Report broken windows or provides temporary covering as needed.
• Assists as necessary other staff or contracted personnel.
• Assists in snow removal and insures that walkways are sanded.
• Participates in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the buildings.
• Performs emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary.
• Regulates heat ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel water and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Performs such yard keeping chores as rubbish removal grass cutting tree trimming and the like as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Director of Facilities or Principal.
• Reports immediately to the Director of Facilities any damage to school property.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining before leaving that all doors and windows are secured and all lights (except those left on for safety reasons) are turned off.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies equipment and fuel on hand and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time so as not to hinder scheduled activities.
• Performs other tasks within the scope of job assignment as directed by the Director of Facilities and Head Custodian.

Qualifications:

• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be able to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing with Administration Teaching Staff and the General Public
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the tasks assigned.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Hudson School Committee or Director of Buildings and Grounds may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

WORK YEAR:

• 12 months260 days 4hours/day.
• 2 personal days 12 sick days10 vacation days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: and Title IX Notice

  Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information in admission administration of its educational programs activities or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources Jennifer Allard ext. 41124 has been designated as the Title IX concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC 20202-1100 telephone

  While performing duties of this job the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator copy machine and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students staff members and the public in person and on the telephone.

  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department-