School Custodian

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $19 to $19 Per Hour

The custodian will perform the regular duties of a building custodian in a school or public building and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used and safety precautions for custodial work, including proper use of custodial supplies such as synthetic soaps, scouring powders, floor finishes, and techniques for applying them on various surfaces.
• Knowledge of the use, operation and care of custodial equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, auto‑scrubbers, floor brushes, mops, etc.).
• Knowledge of care of buildings and grounds, lawns, shrubbery, and minor adjustment and repair of furniture and equipment, including plumbing, heating, and electrical fixtures.
• Knowledge of fire and accident prevention, including operation and care of fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of proper display of the flag of the United States of America.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Physical fitness to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Neat appearance and good moral character.

Position involves sitting and the ability to travel between locations. This role involves heavy work with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above. Frequent use of hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment for custodial work.
• Knowledge of proper use of custodial supplies.
• Knowledge of care for buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge of operation and care of hand tools.
• Knowledge of adjustment and repair of furniture and equipment, including plumbing, heating and electrical fixtures.
• Knowledge of fire and accident prevention and use of fire extinguishers.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety
• 94 North Elm Street, Suite 201
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

This position is subject to funding.