Flex Custodian - Class 23

Flex Custodian
- Class 23

Lexington Public Schools (MA) System-Wide
- Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lexington Public Schools (MA)

Job : 5820592

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Flex Custodian
- Class 23

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal/ Director of Public Facilities or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month (260 days) with benefits and salary in accordance the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement

Immediate start date.

Hourly range: $29.7437 - $34.3065

Base starting salary:
Class 23 Step 1- $61,867

Differential : 7%

Seasonal snow stipend: $600 per the SEIU contract

Annual Clothing Allowance: $400 allowance per the SEIU Contract

Benefits include:

• Vacation - 2 weeks accrued annually after the first year of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 40 hours
• Personnel – 16 hours
• Health
• Dental
• Life
• FSA
• Vision
• Longevity
• Town Retirement/Pension

• High School diploma or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain a safe driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI), Sexual Offender Registry (SORI), SAFIS finger printing and a pre-placement medical exam with drug screening.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in modern cleaning methods including basic methods for cleaning carpets, floors, restrooms, walls, furniture and fixtures. Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment and safety practices used in custodial work. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Possess basic computer skills, including ability to perform simple word processing and send/receive email and ability to access internet programs, or willingness and ability to be trained on such items.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

Job Goal:

To maintain a safe, comfortable and functional environment in all Municipal buildings in a cost effective, customer oriented manner that helps the Department of Public Facilities fulfill its mission of service to its residents and protects the capital investment made by the Town of Lexington.

A Floating/Flexible Custodian performs duties and assignments in support of town and school custodial and maintenance operations. Assignments may be made with 48 hour notice when practical. This position may be required to work different assignments on a daily basis.

A Floating/Flexible custodian may also be assigned regular or occasional delivery responsibilities such as inter-office mail, School Committee correspondence and custodial or maintenance supplies. Other assignments include inventory, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. disarming alarms, lights/HVAC, opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy. Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment as needed.
• Perform custodial duties in accordance with Industry standards, including daily, detail and project cleaning (including summer break cleaning for schools). Participate in zone, team and group cleaning methods as deemed most appropriate by the supervisor.
• Clean assigned area, using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and power equipment (i.e. floor machines, burnishers, autoscrubbers, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors and vertical personnel lifts) as directed and instructed by the Department of Public Facilities. Perform scheduled duties such as sweeping of floors and stairways; washing, waxing and polishing; cleaning and dusting certain furniture; emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms.
  
  Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper…