Custodian Substitutes - Daily & On Call

Marlborough Public Schools • Marlborough, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Custodian substitutes maintain the school buildings and grounds in operating condition so they can be used for educational purposes. Day-to-day work is directed by the Head Custodian in Charge; overall custodial functions are overseen by the Supervisor of Custodians, with the Building Principal also identified as a supervisor. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year and pays $18.50 per hour.

The work includes cleaning and maintaining building interiors, restrooms, furnishings, equipment, and grounds; operating and caring for custodial equipment; making minor repairs and adjustments; and taking steps to prevent fire hazards and accidents. Substitutes must follow written and oral instructions in English, maintain harmonious working relationships, and demonstrate dependability, integrity, attention to detail, and physical capability to perform manual tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn through on-the-job training, custodial methods, materials, equipment, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the proper use of custodial supplies and cleaning techniques for different surfaces and furnishings.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the use, operation, and care of custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, floor brushes, sweeping mops, lawn mowers, and line trimmers.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, care and maintenance of buildings and property, including grounds, walks, lawns, and shrubbery.
• Skill using hand tools and knowledge of minor adjustments and repairs to furniture and building equipment, changing light bulbs, and working on lighting systems.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, fire and accident prevention in public buildings and the operation and care of hand extinguishers.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Physical fitness to perform varied manual tasks, including lifting over 40 pounds and going up and down step ladders as needed.
• Physical strength and endurance to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; repeatedly or continuously support part of the body using abdominal and lower back muscles; and bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, or legs.
• Neat appearance.
• Honesty, dependability, respectfulness, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the work.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors and other building surfaces and furnishings.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, toilets, washbowls, furniture, and other building furnishings and equipment.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Help care for and maintain school grounds, including mowing grass, edging, sweeping walks, and removing snow and ice.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Eliminate fire hazards and help prevent accidents.
• Address safety and security concerns and report them as necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Head Custodian, and/or Custodial Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed