Staff Spotlight: Dave Scott

*Custodian*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

March 31, 2023

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. David Scott. Working here as one of the Brooklyn City School District’s custodians, this has been his only job. He has been in this post for 44 years. When Mr. Scott is not working, he can be found spending time with his grandkids. Something interesting about him is that he went to Brooklyn High School and has worked here since his graduation. In total, he has been a part of Brooklyn as both a student and an employee for 58 years. This is crazy, right? 

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: “I get to do different things on a daily basis. I don’t always have to do the same things everyday.” 

Q: If you come across something that you cannot fix, what do you do in that situation?

A: “I call someone who knows more about it than me, and they can take care of it.”

Q: How do you stay motivated throughout the day?

A: “I just look forward to the end of the day. I keep going, and I know that my day is going to be over soon.”

Q: What are some of the most important skills for your job? 

A: “Just being knowledgeable about different areas and being able to work with other people.”

Q: What is your most difficult task?

A: “The most difficult thing to do is working on plumbing.”

Q: What are you most grateful for?

A: “I’m most grateful for my family and my health.”

Q: What is the best piece of advice ever given to you?

A: “Always do your best.”

Q: If you could have one wish granted by a genie, what would it be? 

A: “Just to have a healthy, long life.”

Q: What is the scariest thing that you have ever experienced?

A: “The scariest thing I ever experienced was flying on a plane.”

Thank you for letting us interview you, Mr. Scott. You do so much work here to benefit all of the staff and students, and your efforts and dedication are commendable and greatly-appreciated. Happy Spring!