Junior Custodian

Job Details

Job : 5688095

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This position is Monday-Friday from 2:30PM to 11:00PM. This pays $22.41 per hour plus a shift differential.

• Experienced in building cleaning and minor maintenance
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building custodial work
• Ability to make minor repairs
• Demonstrated aptitude of competence for assigned responsibilities
• Other alternative qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Building Principal

To provide the students with a safe, clean, comfortable and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

• Provide preventive maintenance on a regular schedule for all motors, mechanical equipment and heating utility systems
• Keep all firefighting equipment in first‑class order and readily accessible; know how to use and operate firefighting equipment in case of emergency
• Know how to use and maintain power scrubbing polishing machines, wet and dry vacuums, power motors, snow blowers and other similar equipment
• Respond to requests from school principal or teachers
• Cleans all custodial equipment and tools, returning them to storage after use
• Inform head custodian or principals when tools or equipment lost or damaged beyond repair to insure availability
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times
• Shovel, plow and sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate
• Check daily that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during building occupancy hours
• Sweep classrooms daily, dust furniture and perform other duties outlined in custodial route schedule
• Cleans custodial corridors after school each day and during the day when needed
• Scrubs, hoses down and disinfect toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• Wash all windows on both inside and outside at least twice yearly and more frequently if necessary
• Keep grounds free from rubbish
• Perform yard‑keeping chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming to maintain school grounds
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week
• Make minor building repairs
• Report major repairs promptly to head custodian
• Maintain on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing
• Report immediately to principal any damage to school property
• Remain on premises during school and authorized non‑school hours
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing each school day, ensuring doors and windows secure and lights off except in case of safety reasons
• Conduct ongoing general maintenance, upkeep and repair program
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by principal
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Twelve (12) months a year.

Step increases, employee benefits and salary adjustments to be in accordance with those received by the School District's exempt employees based on the anniversary date of employment.

Full‑time

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The Billerica Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion or religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, military services, marital status, genetic information, handicap, disability, or on any other basis that is protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

• CORI & FINGERPRINT CLERANCE REQUIRED
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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