Head Custodian

Head Custodian

Job : 5676623

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Head Custodian - Stony Brook Middle School

• Supervision: Directs and schedules the work of the building's custodial team. This includes training new staff and ensuring tasks are completed during both day and evening shifts.
• Building Maintenance: Performs minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, and carpentry) and identifies larger issues that require the attention of the district's Maintenance Department.
• Facility Operations: Manages the school’s HVAC systems and monitors energy consumption.
• Safety & Security: Responsible for the opening and closing of the building, ensuring all alarms and safety systems are functional.
• Inventory Management: Requisition s cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring the school is always stocked with necessary materials.
• Event Support: Coordinates building setup for outside groups, school plays, town meetings, and sporting events held at Stony Brook.
• Grounds Care: Oversees snow removal from walkways and general upkeep of the immediate building perimeter.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Significant experience in custodial work, preferably within a school setting, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders for extended periods.
  • Tolerance for heights and working in various weather conditions.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with power tools, floor buffers, and building automation software.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

As of 2026, pay for custodial roles in the Westford Public Schools district typically follows the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) collective bargaining agreement.

• Custodian and Maintenance Contract
  • Memorandum of Understanding (Signed 03/2026)

Note: Salaries vary based on "steps" (years of service) and specific shift differentials and are paid in accordance with the union contract.

Full-time

$25 to $31 Per Hour