Parker School is a vibrant learning community of 350 K-12 students nurtured by engaged educators and families in the community of Waimea on magnificent Hawaiʻi Island.

The Opportunity

Parker School seeks a full-time custodian to provide maintenance, care and cleaning of our school facilities, including floors, walls, doors, restrooms, walkways, entrances and furniture of classrooms, offices and common areas. This position will also perform deep cleaning and special maintenance duties as necessary. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications and Skills

Successful applicants will possess the following requirements:

Proven experience as custodian, janitor or a similar role
Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
Attention to detail and conscientiousness
Be able to work a regular shift of Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm or similar

Compensation Rate: $19.00 to $21.25 per hour

The School

Parker School promotes a joyful, engaged, outstanding educational experience for all students. The school community cherishes Parker’s tight-knit and extended family feeling, in which each student is known, valued, and nurtured. Meaningful relationships between faculty and students are close, and Parker students experience deep comfort and support throughout the school. In Hawaiian, this all-embracing sense of family and community is ʻohana, a fundamental quality of Parker School. Academic excellence, outstanding fine and performing arts programs, and Speech & Debate distinguish Parker School. Parker provides a balanced mix of challenge and support to bring out the best in each student.

Established in 1976 by community leaders, Parker School has been an essential educational resource for Hawaiʻi Island for over four decades and serves a diverse student body. Parker began as a ninth through twelfth-grade high school, adding grades seven and eight in 1977, grade six in 2004, and kindergarten through fifth grade in 2005. Today, Parker School is thriving as it serves 342 kindergarten through grade 12 students. Parker School is a non-profit, college-preparatory, independent day school fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The Community

Parker is deeply rooted in the rural community of Waimea (mailing address Kamuela) on magnificent Hawaiʻi Island. At 2,700 feet (823 m), Waimea enjoys the beauty and moderate climate of “upcountry” Hawaiʻi. Waimea is the headquarters for two of the world’s largest astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea. The area is also rich in agriculture and ranching. Parker Ranch, one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the country, has been based in Waimea for 175 years, and Parker School has deep roots in the paniolo (cowboy) culture of Hawaiʻi Island. The island’s top hospital, affiliated with The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu, is in Waimea. Waimea also boasts a thriving performing arts and education non-profit, Kahilu Theatre. Kahilu Theatre presents world-class artists of all varieties (music, dance, performance, family, etc.) from Hawaiʻi, the US, and beyond every season. The Kohala Coast, a popular tourist destination, is a short drive away.

More information about Parker School can be found at www.parkerschoolhawaii.org. To apply, submit a resume and letter of interest with three references to hr@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

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