CUSTODIAN

Are you a hard worker who takes pride in your work? If so, the Essex Westford School District is seeking full-time custodians to join our EWSD Facilities team!

Essex Westford School District is seeking year-round full-time Custodial at various locations. The hours are 6:00A to 2:00P OR 2:00P to 10:00P but may vary. Hours may be flexed during school vacations. Weekend hours may be required for special events.

Knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work are preferred. On-the-job training is available!

EWSD offers an excellent benefits package including family medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays, life insurance, professional development funds, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.

If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please apply through www.schoolspring.com or contact Patrick Dattilio at 802-857-7153 or via email at pdattilio@ewsd.org.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2
Salary:$17.07 to $18.15 Per Hour
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
EWSD is committed to "growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." We serve approximately 4,500 preschool through 12th grade students in ten schools across three communities: Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford, Vermont. We are one of the state's largest and most highly-respected school systems, employ close to a thousand teachers and staff.We believe in the value of every individual. We strive to raise the voices of both students and staff. EWSD is committed to a growth mindset, seeking new learning opportunities, and working together to overcome challenges. This means that we don't think people's skills and attributes are set, but that we each can grow as we learn. We respect and value our team members, and do our best to communicate clearly and often. Knowing that feedback is an essential part of continuous improvement, we acknowledge that it's important to make time to share our collective knowledge. Teachers across the district meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster collaborative learning and are encouraged to take advantage of our professional development funds to continue their education.Our systems are constantly evolving. We encourage creative thinking and risk-taking in pursuit of growth to give our learning community the best possible experience. Our district's instructional strategic plan - a multi-year plan built with an equity lens - lays out research-based, proven strategies to move our students and community forward. The rigorous, well-balanced proficiency-based curriculum focuses on emotional and academic growth to engage and inspire our learners. We believe in students sharing their voices and shaping their learning, with flexible opportunities to participate in arts, athletics, community service, and internships. We are committed not only to students' intellectual development, but also their social, emotional, physical, and creative lives. We are also committed to ensuring each and every child is successful in reaching their goals and aspirations. A key part of our mission is growing both hearts and minds, and we aspire for compassionate, caring interactions in all of our relationships.Please visit www.ewsd.org to learn more about our district!

Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab for additional background check information.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
Application QuestionsThis employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.1.Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2.When would you be available to begin?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
3.Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
4.Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
Yes/No
5.Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6.Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7.Are you currently employed with EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
- No, but I am a former EWSD employee
Contact InformationKim Connelly
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7144
Email: kconnelly@ewsd.org