Junior Custodian [SY26-27]

School Junior Custodian

SEIU Union Member Position

Qualifications

Custodial duties require excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a multi-faceted position in which the candidate will be required to provide excellent service and support.

Responsibilities:

• The individual will be responsible for interacting with the principal, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• The individual will perform routine manual labor associated with cleaning, building maintenance, maintenance of grounds including but not limited to, washing, waxing, stripping, and refinishing floors. Cleaning windows, doors, furniture, desks, walls and fixtures.
• Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for all building needs during the shift
• Ensure the cleanliness and stocking of bathrooms throughout the school
• Daily cleaning of cafeteria
• Operate and maintain various types of grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, trimmers, and shears
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be available during snowstorms for snow removal
• Exhibit considerable knowledge of hand and power tools, materials and other equipment used in custodial and maintenance trade
• Performs work requiring climbing ladders, scaffolding and extended aerial platforms
• Shovels, snow blows and sands current walkways, steps and driveways around the building
• Inspects interior and exterior of building daily and advises on the need for repairs and maintenance
• Painting as assigned
• Aids in the operation and maintenance of building systems such as boilers, HVAC units, plumbing and electrical
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior custodian or the supervisor of building and grounds
• The individual must be punctual and have outstanding attendance practices.

Reports to: Junior custodian in the building and/or his designee and the supervisor of buildings and grounds

Hours: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mon-Fri; 52 week position

Salary: Senior Custodian SEIU Contract

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via email to Toni Mertz, tmertz@maldenps.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.