2nd Shift Custodian

PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Public Schools Federal Furnace Elementary School in Plymouth, Massachusetts seeks a 2nd Shift Custodian to ensure a clean, safe, and functional environment for students and staff. Starts immediately; typical duties include cleaning, maintenance, and assisting with building systems as trained.

Qualifications preferred include custodial experience and knowledge of boilers/HVAC and related systems. The role requires physical stamina and ability to work evenings with appropriate district

Qualifications

• Experience in the custodial trade preferred.
• Knowledge of boilers/HVAC and fire alarm systems with district training.
• Ability to perform physically demanding custodial duties.
• Medical health certificate required.
• Able to complete trainings including OSHA.
• Polite and friendly interaction with staff, students, and community.
• Knowledge of SchoolDude work order system preferred.
• Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by the School Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting during the shift.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks such as floor finishing, window cleaning and furniture care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hand and power tools used in custodial work.
• Keep sidewalks, driveways and play areas clean and safe.
• Climb ladders up to 20 feet, operate scaffolding and aerial lifts with training.
• Assist in operation of building systems (boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems).
• Maintain equipment and a safe work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Meet physical and environmental demands of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Custodial experience

Boilers knowledge

HVAC knowledge

OSHA training

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

SchoolDude

Job description

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2nd Shift Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908845

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the custodial trade preferred.
• Knowledgeable of building infrastructure in particular boilers and/or heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, and fire alarm and sprinkler systems with appropriate district provided training.
• Ability to assume custodial job related duties required of a physically demanding job.
• Certification of good health signed by a medical professional in order to be appointed. Any further medical review as appropriate through a school appointed physician.
• Ability to pass any required or mandated trainings provided by the employer such as OSHA requirements needed to perform any job related responsibility.
• A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
• Knowledge of SchoolDude work order computer system preferred with appropriate district provided training.
• Such job related alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Department may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

• Head Custodian, Director of Facilities, and the Building Principal and/or his/her designee.

JOB GOALS

• To provide students/ staff with a safe, comfortable and functional environment in which to learn, play and develop.
• To aid in the cleaning, maintenance, repair and upkeep programs of the buildings and grounds on a daily basis and the ability to adapt to changing technologies with appropriate training provided.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)

• Ensures routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for all building needs during a particular shift.
• Performs routine manual labor associated with cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds including, but not limited to, washing, waxing, stripping and refinishing floors, cleaning windows, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Exhibits considerable knowledge of hand and power tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the custodial and maintenance trade, and the maintenance and upkeep thereof.
• Ensures that all sidewalks, driveways, entry areas and play areas are clean, neat safe and free of any debris.
• Performs work requiring climbing on ladders (to a maximum height of 20 feet), scaffolding and extended aerial lifts as appropriate, and with the necessary certifications and/or licenses.
• Aids in the operation and maintenance of building systems such as boilers, HVAC units, plumbing and electrical systems, and fire alarm and sprinkler systems with district provided training.
• Ensures the maintenance of assigned equipment and a safe, clean assigned work area.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Communicates effectively with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to work with the following physical and environmental demands described below, which are required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Physical: Requires periods of physical activity requiring the ability to stand for long periods, walking, climbing, bending, crawling. The ability to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. The ability to make swift and responsible decisions in emergency or hazardous situations. The employee must be able to communicate both through speech and hearing. The employee must have the ability to use hands and arms in order to safely operate equipment and perform the required tasks. The employee must have good vision either normally or corrected.
• Environmental: Frequent periods of outside work in all extremes of weather. Interior work where the employee may be exposed to loud noise, extremes of heat and cold, and the use of various chemicals, some of which may be hazardous and require special handling. Work must be done within the confines of OSHA and Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to chemical usage. The employee may be required to work on ladders, scaffolding or aerial lifts as well as work in confined spaces. The appropriate training will be provided by the employer. Certification after training is the responsibility of the employee.
• Performs such other job related duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated by the Principal, Director of Facilities, and/or his designee.

The above statements are intended to be in compliance with OSHA, Department of Public Safety, and Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Salary Per Current COBRA Contract
  8 Hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 month work year
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stacey Perry
• 860 Federal Furnace Road
• Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]