Custodian - Second Shift (Anticipated Openings 2025-2026)

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

8d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Work under the direction of the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor performing regular duties of a Junior Building Custodian as it pertains to the cleaning and up-keep of the school building and surrounding grounds. 2. In the event of a Senior Custodian’s absence, assumes responsible charge of building, equipment, supplies, mechanical systems and supervision of custodial staff. 3. Is available for overtime, emergency call backs or any necessary building inspections. 4. Participates in all work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors and any other custodial work assigned by the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor. 5. Performs heavy manual labor including climbing ladders, emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, supplies, equipment, etc. 6. Provides assistance needed to ensure safe and effective building operations. 7. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor. 8. Prepares building for scheduled events and approved permits. 9. Provides quality customer service for those using building. 10. Limits access to building to authorized personnel. 11. Locks doors, closes windows, sections off the building, and activates security alarms. 12. Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, Facilities Operation Administrator or his designees. 13. Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows or doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal. 14. Performs minor upkeep such as changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles. 15. Keeps grounds and entranceways free from litter and debris. 16. Provides assistance needed to maintain security of building. 17. Performs routine maintenance including replacing air filters; adjusting/changing belts; tightening loose screws, bolts, and nuts; and lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment. 18. Complies with all requirements of energy conservation measures and equipment; ensures all energy conservation mechanisms are activated and monitored. 19. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. 20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the Principal, school staff, City departments, public, contractors, and other building users.
Strong organizational skills and interpersonal relations skills.
Able to use a computer.
Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits.
If the school is equipped with a pool the candidate must be able to obtain all Aquatics Facility Operator Certification.
Show willingness to learn new skills.
Possess a valid MA ID and reliable transportation.
Must be City of Springfield resident.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor performing regular duties of a Junior Building Custodian as it pertains to the cleaning and up-keep of the school building and surrounding grounds.
In the event of a Senior Custodian’s absence, assumes responsible charge of building, equipment, supplies, mechanical systems and supervision of custodial staff.
Is available for overtime, emergency call backs or any necessary building inspections.
Participates in all work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors and any other custodial work assigned by the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor.
Performs heavy manual labor including climbing ladders, emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, supplies, equipment, etc.
Provides assistance needed to ensure safe and effective building operations.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by the Senior Custodian and or immediate supervisor.
Prepares building for scheduled events and approved permits.
Provides quality customer service for those using building.
Limits access to building to authorized personnel.
Locks doors, closes windows, sections off the building, and activates security alarms.
Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, Facilities Operation Administrator or his designees.
Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows or doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal.
Performs minor upkeep such as changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles.
Keeps grounds and entranceways free from litter and debris.
Provides assistance needed to maintain security of building.
Performs routine maintenance including replacing air filters; adjusting/changing belts; tightening loose screws, bolts, and nuts; and lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment.
Complies with all requirements of energy conservation measures and equipment; ensures all energy conservation mechanisms are activated and monitored.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.