Part Time Custodians - (Anticipated Openings 2025-2026)

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

64d

About The Position

Work under the direction of the Senior Custodian performing regular duties of a Junior Building Custodian as it pertains to the cleaning and up-keep of the school building and surrounding grounds. Performs work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of tile floors and other associated work. Performs work that requires the ability to climb ladders perform heavy manual labor including emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, moving supplies and equipment and performs other related duties as requested. Delivers supplies. Prepares building for authorized events and approved permits. Limits access to building to authorized personnel or those attending an authorized event and approved permits. Provides quality customer service for building users. Locks doors, windows and sections of building; activates security alarms. Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, or a designated PBRM official. Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows, doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal. Provides assistance to maintain safe and effective building operations. Performs 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 in and around the building. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Performs other duties as assigned. Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

Requirements

Dependable with the 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.
Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.
Must be City of Springfield resident.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of tile floors
Climb ladders perform heavy manual labor including emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, moving supplies and equipment
Delivers supplies
Prepares building for authorized events and approved permits
Limits access to building to authorized personnel or those attending an authorized event and approved permits
Provides quality customer service for building users
Locks doors, windows and sections of building; activates security alarms
Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission
Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows, doors, and other building damage
Provides assistance to maintain safe and effective building operations
Performs 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 in and around the building
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Performs other duties as assigned