Junior Night Custodian

Watertown Public Schools James Russell Lowell Elementary School
- Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Watertown Public Schools James Russell Lowell Elementary School
- Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5849432
Final date to receive applications: Aug 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Junior Custodian

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Public Buildings

Location: Lowell Elementary School

Reports to: Director of Public Buildings

Affiliation: SEIU Local 888

Salary range: As determined by Salary Schedule SEIU Local 888

Shift: 12pm to 8pm

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a committed Junior Custodian to perform work for the WPS School District, under the direction of the Senior Custodian, School Principal, and Director of Public Buildings.

Responsibilities :

• Maintains, cleans, and keeps orderly and sanitary the interior and exterior of the building and its property and grounds.
• These duties include, but are not limited to: performing custodial tasks such as dusting, washing glass and other surfaces, vacuuming, stripping and waxing floors, shampooing carpets, and other general cleaning tasks in classrooms, bathrooms, offices, cafeteria, gymnasiums, stairwells, hallways and other spaces within the building and its exterior. Responsible for removal of building rubbish, snow removal, and sidewalk clearing.
• Required to perform repairs, light maintenance, and preventative maintenance on buildings, building systems, furniture, and equipment as needed. Submits and reports it through the work order system.
• Moves furniture and school supplies as needed and must respond quickly to any facility emergencies, sanitary needs, or Principal requirements.
• Attends training and administrative meetings as necessary.
• Communicates with the Senior Custodian and Director of Public Buildings or designated representative through meetings, emails, the computer work order system, and phone/text daily.
• Works cooperatively with teachers and staff to protect the school property and ensure general safety.
• Promptly reports any damage of school property or malfunction of maintenance systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing) to the Senior Custodian or the Director of Public Buildings by using the procedures established for the Department and School.
• Supports the needs of the School District and Town and volunteers at other buildings throughout.
• Perform other duties as designated by the building Principal and the Director of Public Buildings.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma
• Must have a valid D-class driver's license
• Ability to use email and work order system (on a computer) and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maximum lifting requirement is 45 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is 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

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Denise Moroney , Director of Public Buildings
• Watertown Public Schools
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).