Per Diem Custodian

Dedham Public Schools is looking forPer Diem Custodians to join our busy team

Please complete our on-line application and upload your cover letter resume and references. References will automatically be sent a reference survey. You may also upload letters of recommendation.

TOWN OF DEDHAM/DEDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TEMPORARY/PER DIEM CUSTODIAN

The duties of a custodian in the Dedham Facilities & Maintenance Department are to maintain the school and town buildings inside and outside. The candidates should have custodial experience as well as a basic skills in performing preventive maintenance on buildings including working knowledge of basic electric plumbing carpentry and the use of maintenance tools and equipment. This position reports to the Building Department Head or Principal as well as the Director of Facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary per diem position that does not provide benefits and will cover for temporary custodial vacancies.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Cleaning of various sections of the building including corridors offices classrooms toilet areas auditoriums gymnasiums lunchrooms and any function rooms. Cleaning shall include without being limited to vacuuming sweeping dusting washing stripping painting sealing and waxing floors; washing windows interior and exterior glass tile paint and Venetian blinds; cleaning filters and ventilators; and washing light fixtures and replacing light bulbs.

Keeping check on operation of heating-cooling and ventilation systems fire alarm systems emergency light systems water filtration systems burglar alarm systems pneumatic temperature control systems plumbing systems electrical systems including responsibility for minor repair of the foregoing.

General operation or the building maintenance of proper heating and cooling temperature.

Securing building at night setting up rooms for meetings and opening and inspecting the building in the morning.

Cutting grass trimming shrubs and shoveling snow as required on approaches to the building (not to include parking areas) and watering of landscaped areas turfing and raking.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Three (3) years caretaking maintenance or custodial experience.
2. Education or experience in plumbing electricity lawn care painting preferred.
3. Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 sit speak hear and use hands to operate equipment. The employee occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A satisfactory pre-employment physical substance screen and CORI check is required. Fingerprinting is required for all school employees.

Dedham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dedham Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race color national origin religioncreed sex age sexual orientation gender identity genetic information ancestry military status or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications merit and ability.