Assistant Custodian

Position Summary

The Assistant Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining and caring for the facilities at Framingham Public Schools. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, reliable, and physically capable of performing custodial duties to ensure a clean and safe environment for all.

Department:
Buildings and Grounds,  School Year

Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant and diverse suburban community located 20 miles west of Boston, serving as a major hub in the Metro West area. It blends urban convenience with the comfort of New England neighborhoods, and is home to the Framingham Public School system, Framingham State University, and parks such as Cushing Memorial Park and Callahan State Park.

Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is committed to excellence for all students and to creating a workforce that reflects our community’s rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Guided by our mission to empower free‑thinking, responsible citizens, we value inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all we do. FPS strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive.

We actively seek educators and staff who are committed to antiracism, social justice, and civic engagement, and we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and from members of historically underrepresented groups.

• Not Applicable

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of education.

• Prior custodial experience is preferred.

• Instruction Interpretation:
  Ability to read and interpret instructions, work requests, and safety labels on chemical supplies.
• Communication:
  Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students, and visitors.
• Autonomy & Prioritization:
  Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Compliance Awareness:
  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Professional Reliability:
  Maintain a good prior work record regarding performance, congeniality, honesty, and dependability.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Capability to operate various custodial and grounds maintenance equipment, such as buffers, vacuums, and lawnmowers.
• Safety Adherence:
  Strict adherence to safety rules and procedures, including the proper use of protective equipment.

• Execute various custodial tasks, including sanitizing, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, and dusting furniture and equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Wash windows, mirrors, glass, and other surfaces.
• Change light bulbs as needed, both indoors and outdoors.
• Clean furniture, equipment, sills, ledges, heating grills, ventilation units, walls, ceilings, stairs, and boilers.
• Sweep or shovel snow, apply sand and salt, and chip ice from exterior walks and steps.
• Empty wastebaskets and trash receptacles in offices, classrooms, lounges, kitchens, gymnasiums, corridors, and bathrooms, and dispose of rubbish properly.
• Arrange rooms as required for various activities.
• Inspect both the interior and exterior of the building for vandalism and report any issues to the senior custodian.
• Notify the senior custodian of emergencies and assist in overtime work as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Work with the senior custodian to regulate the HVAC system for optimal indoor temperatures.
• Open and lock exit doors, check panic hardware and door closers, and report malfunctions.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, trimming, fertilizing, weeding, and picking up litter.
• Handle minor building and equipment repairs, including minor painting and touch‑ups.
• Oil and lubricate equipment and change filters as necessary.
• Conduct checks on fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, fire/smoke alarms, deluge showers, and eyewash stations.
• Recommend the reordering of supplies to the senior custodian.
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