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Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

Head Day Custodian

Pay: $19–$27/hr
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: Northampton, MA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$39,875 / year median in Massachusetts

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Head Day Custodian Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School - Northampton, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5862344
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Overview of the
Position:
Under general supervision of the Facilities Director, the Head Day Custodian performs routine custodial and maintenance duties requiring considerable responsibility and judgment. The Head Day Custodian supervises custodial staff, coordinates building operations, ensures facilities are clean, safe, and properly maintained, and performs related maintenance and custodial duties as required.
Primary/other Functions:
  • Oversees and supervises custodial staff.
  • Establishes work schedules and priorities.
  • Assigns tasks to staff and inspects completed work.
  • Arranges meeting rooms and facility setups.
  • Opens and closes buildings and ensures facilities are prepared before and after use.
  • Maintains inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Reports equipment and facility repair needs.
  • Cleans and disinfects facilities and performs minor maintenance repairs.
  • Operates heating/cooling systems and custodial equipment.
  • Moves furniture, removes snow, maintains grounds, and secures buildings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma preferred; two years of progressively responsible custodial experience or equivalent.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
General knowledge of custodial methods and materials. Ability to supervise employees and communicate effectively. Massachusetts Class D driver's license required. Physical Requirements Constant moderate to strenuous physical effort. Extensive walking, standing, reaching, stooping, and climbing. Frequently lifts or moves furniture and equipment weighing 60 pounds or more. Conditions of Employment Subject to
CORI/SORI
background checks and verification of employment eligibility. Required to comply with school safety protocols and applicable regulations. Evaluation The Head Day Custodian will receive a performance evaluation annually in accordance with school policy.
Benefits:
Health, dental, sick time, vacation and personal time
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$19 to $27 Per Hour