Custodian
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough
Albert S. Woodward Elementary School
- Southborough, Massachusetts This job is also posted in The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough
Job Details
Job ID:
5747972
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Department:
Facilities
Job Title:
Custodian
FLSA Status:
(Exempt/Non-exempt)
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Facilities Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
(1-3 LINES
DESCRIBING ROLE
):
Provide support for the schools and perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance and general care of the building and grounds. Primary responsibility is to ensure students and staff have a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, work and develop.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess good organizational skills
- Knowledge of safe and proper cleaning methods and proper product usage
- Knowledge of minor maintenance activities as they relate to HVAC, electricity, plumbing, general carpentry and repair
- Initiative
- to step forward and take a comprehensive role for areas of responsibility without waiting for direction
- Integrity
- display personal and professional integrity in the performance of duties
- Flexible
- able to work under pressure and adapt to last minute staff changes and school needs
- Diplomacy
- able to calmly assist students, staff, administration, parents, and community users of building at all times
- Recognize that the school exists to serve those who use it
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
(NOT
LIMITED TO
):
Manage overall work schedules as assigned by the facilities manager.
Performs all duties and maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency
Responsible for cleaning and light maintenance in interior and limited exterior of building: dust and clean classrooms and offices, wash walls and woodwork, wash glass, sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors (requires frequent pushing/pulling), shampoo and vacuum carpets, and wash and sanitize bathroom fixtures and replenish supplies, empty trash (including lifting a full up to a 50lb. trash barrel), lifting cases of copy paper and other school supplies, pick trash from the floor, lift and carry buckets of water and bags of ice melt (up to 50 lbs.)
Effectively communicate with various school systems and district staff, other building custodial personnel and school community members. It is extremely important to have very strong interpersonal skills, an even disposition, and a strong desire to fully satisfy the needs of teachers, students, and parent groups.
Maintain and manage a reasonable inventory of supplies and materials in the assigned area. Routinely inspect, service and troubleshoots all custodial equipment.
Maintains security and safety of building as outlined by the Principal and Facilities Manager.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the users of the building, particularly school administration, and maintain high visibility to and availability for students and staff. When necessary shall assume an active role to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and healthy environment is provided for all users of the building. It is important to be approachable and present and maintain a positive approach with all aspects of work.
If there is doubt or questions arise about responsibilities, duties, supervision, or anything that needs clarification, the matter(s) should be brought to the attention of the facilities manager or school administration as soon as possible.
Appropriately provides and responds to feedback on all matters pertaining to custodial services and maintenance issues. Must view himself/herself as part of the school. Must understand and value the goal and mission of the school and to work in full partnership with everyone in the school, recognizing the value of his/her position in helping the school accomplish its mission
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Other duties as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:
The work environment is in a school setting.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the custodian is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The custodian is regularly required to lift, reach, stand, bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The custodian is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$24.38 to $28 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
