Jr. Custodian - Bedford Resident Strongly

Jr. Custodian - New Bedford Resident Strongly Preferred

New Bedford Public Schools, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Job : 5687680

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Jr. Custodian

• Reports to the Principal/Senior Custodian to attend to problems or complaints
• Assists in preparing all school functions and activities, and the moving and rearranging of all furniture and equipment under the direction of the Principal/Senior Custodian
• Assists in maintaining a clear, sanitary and safe environment within the kitchen/cafeteria areas, as directed
• Assists with unloading of all supplies and equipment the New Bedford School Department determines to be utilized or stored within the building
• Assists, as directed, with the upkeep and maintenance of all heating and ventilation systems within the building, in addition to normal preventative maintenance
• Assists, as directed, in securing the building, noting any areas requiring special attention
• Notifies the Principal/Senior Custodian of facilities or equipment needing repair or attention
• Performs all routine and non-routine work assignments as directed
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining all areas of the building and grounds in a manner that will reflect cleanliness, efficiency, safety and pride at all times
• Maintains a level of efficiency within the Custodial Department that reflects professionalism, not only to peers, but to the students and faculty as well
• Performs other related duties as directed by the New Bedford School Department, as well as other duties in accordance with the job description per Muni-Class Code

• New Bedford residency required

• Reports to:
  
  Director of Facilities or Designee
• Rate:
  In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Fernando Amaral , Manager of Custodial Services
• 455 County Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone:
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• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).