Junior Custodial Positions 2025-26

Job Description

POSITION : Building Custodian (Junior)

REPORTS TO : Senior Custodian

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE :

This position is accountable for providing custodial services in public school buildings so that clean and orderly conditions exist inside the building as well as on the grounds through knowledge, sound judgment and resourcefulness consistent with the negotiated contract and School Committee policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : (to be included along with other responsibilities)

1. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment to provide public school buildings and grounds clean and safe for all parties.

2. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in maintaining the operation of low pressure boilers, ventilation systems, cleaning equipment, building fixtures, and furniture.

3. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in maintaining fire prevention and protection, correcting building hazards, proper storage of inflammable materials, and other safety precautions.

4. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for protecting school property from damage, theft and / or trespass.

5. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in planning and maintaining supplies / materials to meet expectations of principal and staff.

6. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in enforcing building rules and regulations so that a clean safe building can be maintained.

7. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for properly displaying and storing the flag of the United States.

8. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for the safe operation of power cleaners, polishers, sanders, etc.

9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

10.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Must possess a Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class 3)

SALARY : Appropriate step on the Junior Custodian Salary Schedule

WORK YEAR : 12 months

WORK DAY : 2nd Shift : Schedule of assigned school. Schedule could be Monday through Friday OR Tuesday through Saturday. Position Type : Full-time

Salary : $21 Per Hour

Job Categories : Support Staff >

Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action

Employer / Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of

race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender

identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,

pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The

Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full

range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more

information relating to Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action contact the

Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,

508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

TO APPLY : Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at : www.worcesterschools.org. Please submit complete resume and cover letter.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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