Westport Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Substitute Custodians are needed at Westport Community Schools for the 2026/2027 School Year.
Apply now for this rewarding opportunity.
ORIENTATION SESSION OFFERING ON DATES LISTED BELOW:
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00pm
Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790
Please visit our website for further substitute information at:
https://www.westportschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/substitutes
*If interested in subbing for Westport Community Schools, please attend only one session. No registration required. You may attend orientation prior to formally applying.
Westport is a small coastal community located on the South Coast of Massachusetts.
Community Schools located in Westport:
Macomber School - Grades PreK-K
Westport Elementary School - Grades 1-4
Westport Middle-High School - Middle School Grades 5-8 & High School Grades 9 -12
Sign up for opportunities to cover absences.
Hours: Vary
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor of Facilities (or designee during shifts when Supervisor is not present)
JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient learning
environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant moderate physical effort is required, with occasional strenuous effort
demanded. Position requires extensive walking, reaching, standing, stooping and
climbing when performing functions. Occasionally required to lift, move, and/or push
furniture and equipment which may weigh a minimum 30 pounds or up to 150 pounds
with assistance. Physical agility required to access all areas to be cleaned. May require
the ability to work on ladders, staging, and scaffolding. May spend entire shift engaged
in physical activity.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on shift assignment.)
1.Cleans equipment regulating heat, ventilation, air-conditioning to ensure economical use of fuel, electricity, and water.
2.Replaces bulbs and shades as directed or as needed.
3.Participates in the upkeep of grounds.
4.Participates in snow and ice removal.
5.Participates in general cleaning of the school building and equipment, including sweeping, dusting, washing, vacuuming, polishing, and waxing, as well as painting, and minor repairs.
6.Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
7.Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and sanitizes all bathroom fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
8.Washes all windows on both the inside and outside.
9.Keeps the grounds, especially school entrance areas, free from rubbish.
10.Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as directed, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
11.Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
12.Reports repairs and hazards promptly to his/her supervisor.
13.Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or his/her supervisor.
14.Reports any damage, hazard, intrusion, or vandalism promptly to his/her supervisor.
15.Participates in prevention practices to avoid environmental hazards.
16.Assists in making emergency repairs or services as needed.
17.Raises and lowers flags daily.
18.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.
19.Stores and keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and requisitions such needed replacements from his/her supervisor three days in advance of need.
20.Keeps a daily log of the conditions and functioning of equipment. Immediately reports malfunction and problems to his/her supervisor.
21.Complies with federal, state, and local laws for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
22.Practices sound energy conservation measures.
23.Practices sound fire prevention and fire safety practices and reports any fire hazards to his/her immediate supervisors
24.Assists the Maintenance Department on removal or installation of equipment as needed.
25.Regular, reliable attendance.
26.Performs other related duties and work assignments as requested by his/her supervisor or building principal.