Head Custodian - Class 24

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Hastings Elementary School
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Job : 5885029

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 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 the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement.

Immediate Start Date.

Shift: MON – FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm, 40 hours per week

Hourly rate: $28.9549 - $34.0244 per hour

Starting salary: Class 24 Step 1

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
• Sick - 2 weeks annually
• Personnel – 24 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:

• 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 and waste.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal, Director of Public Facilities or designee.
• Remain on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours during authorized use of the building when assigned as required by Director of Public Facilities or designee.
• Report all repairs such as broken windows, as well as vandalism damage to Department of Public Facilities and Principal of the building.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day and for determining, upon leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and that the alarm system is in working order.
• Keep inventory of supplies and equipment and requisition needed replacements in a…