Substitute Custodian - (SY 2026-2027)

Town of Andover•Andover, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned schools, offices, and other locations in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. The role involves various cleaning tasks, waste removal, supply management, grounds maintenance, and snow/ice removal. Additionally, the custodian may perform basic repairs, operate industrial equipment, and respond to emergency calls. Adherence to safety precautions and town policies is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques of the trade.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to do arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions.
Ability to climb up to 50 feet.
Ability to lift 25 to 60 pounds.
Ability to learn the basic operation of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and perform minor maintenance on related plant equipment.
Ability to distinguish color-coded materials.
Duties require the ability to read and write.
One year minimum experience as a building custodian; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Massachusetts Class D driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned schools, offices, rooms, halls, cafeterias, washrooms, lavatories, common areas and other locations in a clean, orderly and habitable (sanitary) condition.
Wash walls and sweep, scrub and mop halls, rooms and other areas. Vacuum floors, dust furniture and fixtures; clean and sanitize bowls, basins and other conveniences, windows, walls, mats, drinking fountains and other areas.
Collect, remove, and dispose of waste paper, litter, some work materials and other refuse.
Replenish and maintain inventory and adequate levels of paper and other towels, soap, toilet paper, hand cleansers and other supplies.
Assist in maintaining grounds by picking up trash and litter and sweeping outside walkways.
Shovel and remove snow and/or ice from walkways, stairs, drives, and other areas. Spread ice melt and/or sand as required.
Deliver received mail, UPS and other special shipments.
May be required to run errands to pick up or deliver items, supplies, packages and mail.
May perform basic repair and maintenance functions, such as fix broken items, furniture and equipment; secure buildings for winter; install or remove window coverings, storm or screen windows and doors, and replace light bulbs; and other minor maintenance work as assigned.
Operate industrial equipment such as boilers, snow blower, floor buffing machines, and air conditioning and ventilation systems. May replace heating/ventilation filters and perform routine system maintenance; move, set-up and tear down furniture and appliances, equipment and voting polls; polish furniture and metal work.
Maintain established quality and quantity standards.
Follow prescribed safety precautions, established department and Town policies; procedures, rules and regulations are followed.
Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly, operational and safe condition.
Respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends and holidays as needed.
Provide back-up coverage as needed.
Perform related duties as required.