Building Custodian - BHS

School Building Services; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookline Public Schools School Building Services is seeking a Senior Night Custodian for Brookline High School to supervise custodial staff and ensure building cleanliness and safety.

The 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift Monday through Friday requires strong leadership, project management, and the ability to coordinate cleaning and routine maintenance with minimal supervision. Applicants should have prior custodial supervisory experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent, including knowledge of cleaning techniques, building operations and supervisory skills.
• Prior custodial experience including supervision of staff.
• Basic knowledge of custodial operations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct custodial staff directly, or as directed by the Manager and Assistant Manager of Building Services.
• Assign duties and work schedules to subordinates.
• Exercise leadership skills and good judgment in supervision of subordinates and interaction with school occupants, including staff, visitors, students and/or the general public.
• Directly responsible for cleaning assigned areas, building cleanliness, sanitizing, and sanitation, including entryways and exterior in close proximity to the building.
• Perform routine building maintenance activities such as boilers and burners checks, oiling fuel pumps, oil tank readings, cleaning oil strainers, replacing light bulbs, and snow/ice removal.
• Coordinate custodial and routine maintenance services; review issues and request trades staff via Town work order system.
• Maintain building security and safety including closing the building each night, setting alarm, and responding to call back situations from alarm company on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintain records of subordinates’ attendance and performance; evaluate performance and provide counsel to staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Building operations

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Building Custodian - BHS

Brookline Public Schools School Building Services - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929011
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Custodial work in and around schools; Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high level of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency of school buildings.

LOCATION AND TIME: Brookline High School 3 PM - 11:30 PM

Monday through Friday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager of School Building Services Department, supervise and perform custodial and general building maintenance duties at the Brookline Public Schools.
• Lead and instruct custodial staff directly, or as directed by the Manager and Assistant Manager of Building Services.
• Assign duties and work schedules to subordinates.
• Exercise leadership skills and good judgment in supervision of subordinates and interaction with school occupants, including staff, visitors, students and/or the general public.
• Directly responsible for cleaning assigned areas, building cleanliness, sanitizing, and sanitation, including entryways and exterior in close proximity to the building.
• Perform routine building maintenance activities such as: checking boilers and burners, oiling fuel pumps, taking and reporting oil tank readings, cleaning oil strainers, replacing light bulbs, clearing snow and ice from stairs, entrances, and walkways, and other duties as determined by the Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Insure that proper 1PM procedures are followed by regular examination of the Integrated Pest Management log book located in the main office. Perform diligent review of areas that may allow for the access of pests, including but not limited to doorways, windows, wall cracks, open pipe and conduit spaces, and loading docks. Submit work orders to fill or repair any area that may allow access of pests.
• Coordinate custodial (including summer restorative cleaning) and routine maintenance services. Participate in reviewing custodial and general maintenance issues and requests, prioritizing responses) determining needs and requisitioning trades staff services via the Town of Brookline Building Department’s work order system.
• Responsible for maintaining building security and safety including closing of the building each night, setting alarm, instructing subordinates in securing building during and at end of the evening, and responding to "call back" situations from alarm company on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintain records of subordinates’ attendance and performance; evaluate performance informally and through formal building inspection; and provide counsel to staff, referring disciplinary issues to the Assistant Manager of Building Services.
• Perform other such duties as supervisor deems reasonable and appropriate, such as but not limited to moving furniture, picking up and delivering materials, removing graffiti, minor repairs, painting, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned.

RECCOMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Knowledge
• Duties require completion of four years of high school or equivalent, including knowledge of cleaning techniques, building operations and supervisory skills. Experience
• Prior custodial experience including supervision of staff.

SUPERVISION

• Independent Action
• The night Senior Custodian works under general supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager of Building Services or the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster of Brookline High.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical and Environmental Standards
• Continuous walking, standing, and climbing of stairs.
• Frequent periods spent bending, stooping, lifting moderately heavy objects, and work on ladders.
• Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion.
• Operation of all cleaning equipment.
• May require the exercise of caution when operating heavy equipment and handling chemicals or other toxic materials, and the utilization of proper sanitary precautions when handling trash, garbage and other potential hazards.
• Work is generally conducted indoors and on school grounds.
• The Senior Custodian has contact with other school employees, students, and the community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• c/o Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
• 333 Washington Street
• Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]