Head Custodian - Class 24

Overview

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Bowman Elementary School – Lexington, Massachusetts.

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Bowman Elementary School – Lexington, Massachusetts.

Job : 5838525

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Head Custodian
- Class 24

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 with the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement.

Immediate start date.

40 hours per week. 6:00am - 2:30pm

Hourly range: $28.95 - $34.02

Base starting salary: Class 24 Step 1 - $60,226.19

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

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience in building custodial services (5-7 years minimum)
• Demonstrated supervisory or management ability
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Ability to effectively use the town’s computer based maintenance system, e-mail system and Building Management System
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills, written and oral
• 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
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Possess computer skills

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.

Performance Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position are in addition to those listed in the employee’s primary Job Description. Under general supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, the Head Custodian oversees daily operation of the building to which he/she is assigned. This includes the coordination of work schedules and resources to allow the custodial staff to meet the needs of the building staff on any particular day.

The Head Custodian will need to have an intricate knowledge of the day-to-day operation of the building in which he/she is assigned. Employee performance evaluations and discipline are included as part of these responsibilities. Other assignments include inventory, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, neat and clean at all times.
• Shovel, plow and/or treat walks and steps as needed;
  Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment.
• In coordination with DPF Management, the Head Custodian will schedule and release personnel in regards to snow removal operations. Head Custodian will be responsible for verifying property is safe for school opening and will communicate to DPF Management in a timely manner.
• Check daily to insure all exit doors are opened or secured as required.
• Remove all waste, recycling and debris.
• Mop classrooms (wet mop as needed) and dust furniture. Vacuum carpeted areas, daily.
• Clean corridors and stairs after school daily and during the day when conditions require it.
• Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet and floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily. Check towel, tissue and soap dispensers and refill as necessary.
• Wash all windows per cleaning schedule.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including gymnasiums, and in good state of preservation.
• Replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish…