Senior Building Custodian

Senior Building Custodian

Salary

$49,845.23 - $63,202.61 Annually

Location

BPL North End - 25 Parmenter Street

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00159

Department

Boston Public Library

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

1/16/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

To have charge of and participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of a branch library building, or, under supervision, to participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the Central Library building, the care and maintenance of the basic operation of the HVAC and electrical systems, and the care and maintenance of the grounds of the building; and to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

Supervising and participating in activities such as:

• Sweeping, washing, polishing, and vacuuming as required for the care of floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden, tile, carpet), including the use of detergents, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms; the use and care of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, waxing and polishing machines, and carpet cleaners).
• Caring for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, lenses, prismatic glass, and other building furnishings and equipment.
• Cleaning, packing, and moving of books.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Having responsibility for the basic operation and care of the HVAC and electrical systems.
• Supervising and participating in the activities required for the care and maintenance of the grounds adjacent to the building, such as the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, and the trimming of shrubbery (using power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools), the shoveling of snow and the keeping of walks clear of ice during the winter, and the keeping of the grounds free of debris.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the duties of the position and in the field of custodial work.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Superior work habits and organizational ability, dependability, tact, and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CORI & SORI CHECKS REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-6

Hours per week: 40

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov