Custodian-Dorchester

Job Title

Custodian-Dorchester (260004DD)

Performs custodial duties to ensure that court facilities are clean, orderly, and accessible. Cleans offices, bathrooms, and other facility spaces. Removes refuse. Mows lawns and shovels snow as needed. Assists with maintenance duties as needed.

The Facilities Management and Capital Planning department provides for the management and maintenance of 62 state‑owned courthouses and 42 leased facilities located in ten counties of the Commonwealth. The Department is committed to administering effective property management, facility operations, facility renewal, and the delivery of quality customer service in support of the administration of justice throughout the Commonwealth.

• Dusts, wet mops floors and stairways, and operates vacuum to clean carpet areas; ensures wet‑floor signs are properly placed.
• Strips wax, applies fresh wax and operates power buffer to polish floors.
• Dusts furniture, empties wastepaper baskets, and cleans windows, mirrors, doors, and washes walls.
• Cleans windows and walls and changes light bulbs.
• Operates KAIVAC and IMOP equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and restrooms, replenishing supplies and dispensers.
• Checks lights and secures windows and building entrances after cleaning or on a regular basis.
• Reports irregular activities and advises supervisor of conditions requiring major maintenance or repair.
• Moves furniture to facilitate cleaning, assists in personnel transfers or rearranges office layout.
• Empties trash cans and sweeps around building entrances.
• Mows lawns and shovels snow and sidewalks as necessary.
• Provides coverage for other custodians as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Court Facilities Department and the Trial Court.
• Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court and Court Facilities Department missions.
• Participates in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance professional development.
• Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner toward both Trial Court employees and the public.
• Understands standard facility methods, codes, equipment, and operational best practices.
• Accurately assesses custodial problems of a routine nature and initiates corrective action.
• Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied backgrounds.
• Works with others cooperatively, promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

No degree requirement.

Three (3) years of related work experience.

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning methods and supplies
• Cleaning products and tools
• Floor care
• KAIVAC and IMOP equipment

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Performing a variety of cleaning duties

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Follow oral and written directions
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment
• Work independently or with a team
• Interact with people from various backgrounds
• Sanitize restrooms

This position does not require supervision of others.

• Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments, outdoor environments, warehouses or file/storage environments, shops/facilities environments.
• Work requires frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

This position requires heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Primary Location: United States‑Massachusetts‑Dorchester Division of the BMC

Job: Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency: Facilities Management

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day

Job Posting:

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $39,779.74 – $58,629.48 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affiliation, or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Human Resources – 617‑742‑8575.

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

No