Custodian - Second Shift (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20.84–$28.20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Coaching, Construction Equipment, Construction Inspection, Custodial Services, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Furniture Moving, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, People Management, Property Maintenance, Salon Services, School Buildings, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Springfield, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

MUST BE A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD RESIDENT

WORK SCHEDULE

Second shift 3PM - 11PM

DUTIES

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 upkeep of the school building and surrounding grounds.

In the event of a Senior Custodians 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.

PARTICIPATION IN WORK

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

Performs heavy manual labor including climbing ladders, emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, upkeep of outside grounds, lifting, and moving furniture, supplies, equipment, etc.

PROVIDES ASSISTANCE

Provides assistance needed to ensure safe and effective building operations.

MAINTAINS INVENTORY

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by the Senior Custodian and/or immediate supervisor.

PREPARES BUILDING

Prepares building for scheduled events and approved permits.

PROVIDES CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provides quality customer service for those using the building.

LIMITS ACCESS

Limits access to building to authorized personnel.

SECURITY PROTOCOLS

Locks doors, closes windows, sections off the building, and activates security alarms.

ENSURES SECURITY

Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, Facilities Operation Administrator, or his designees.

REPORTS VANDALISM

Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows, or doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal.

PERFORMS MINOR UPKEEP

Performs minor upkeep such as changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles.

KEEPS GROUNDS CLEAN

Keeps grounds and entranceways free from litter and debris.

PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN SECURITY

Provides assistance needed to maintain security of the building.

PERFORMS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

Complies with all requirements of energy conservation measures and equipment, ensuring all energy conservation mechanisms are activated and monitored.

MAINTAINS REGULAR ATTENDANCE

Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 a City of Springfield resident.

HOURLY RATES

$20.84 - $28.20

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team, Come work for us.

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

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.

JOIN A TEAM THAT EMPowers EDUCATORS

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.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroa@springfieldpublicschools.com.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATIONS

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

INQUIRIES ABOUT TITLE IX

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator at titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at http://socrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE IX COORDINATOR

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55325, at titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEX NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website at www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination.

TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT CONDUCT THAT MAY CONSTITUTE SEX DISCRIMINATION

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

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