Custodian ​/ 12 Month Position

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Burgess Elementary School
- Sturbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Burgess Elementary School
- Sturbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5870909

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTICE OF VACANCY

CUSTODIAN – 2ND SHIFT

BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12 Month Position

Anticipated

Start Date:

Immediately

REPORTS TO:

Principal

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, dusts, change light bulbs
• Washes windows, walls, floors, and furnishings
• Picks up paper and other debris, empties and cleans trash receptacles
• Rearranges and moves furnishings, transports, and delivers educational supplies
• Operates vacuums, floor machines, buffers, and carpet cleaning equipment in addition to any new equipment introduced to the facility
• Maintains bathroom facilities

• Work outdoors in all seasons, shovel snow, fill and push salt spreader (up to 75 lbs)
• Operates common and specialized cleaning equipment and tools
• Understand and carries out both written and oral instructions
• Perform heavy physical labor to include lifting, pulling, pushing, and working off ladders
• Use hand and small power tools to accomplish minor repairs and adjustments
• Maintain work schedules in the performance of cleaning tasks
• Adhere to safety standards and safe practices especially in the handling and use of chemicals and blood borne pathogens
• Maintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use of courtesy and tact when dealing with others
• Retain a valid license to operate any school equipment
• Be certifiable in federal and state-mandated safety laws if required

• evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required
• Minimum of high school diploma, or equivalent
• Six months’ experience in the custodial field and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of custodial procedures, equipment, and cleaning products preferred
• Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results

SALARY RANGE: $22.21 – $26.48 per hour

Kathleen Pelley, Principal

Burgess Elementary School

45 Burgess School Rd.

Sturbridge, MA 01566

pelleyk

POSTED: 8/5/26 __________APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until Filled

Tantasqua Regional/Union 61

Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kathleen Pelley , Principal
• 45 Burgess School Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: pelleyk