Care & Clean: School Custodian (20h/Week, Year‑Round)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Junior Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across the school facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning various surfaces and grounds maintenance, ensuring safety, and submitting maintenance requests. This position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week over 12 months, with flexibility needed for some weekends. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated to upholding high cleaning standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning and sanitary maintenance duties.
• Experience in care and maintenance of school grounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform sweeping, dusting, and mopping tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, and furnishings.
• Inspect buildings for maintenance needs and submit work orders.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation

Maintenance of grounds

Use of cleaning equipment

Tools

Floor washing machines

Vacuums

Hand tools

Job description

Junior Custodian (20 hour/12months), 2 positions, Facilities

Cambridge Public Schools Plant Operations and Maintenance - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Junior Custodian (20 hour/12months), 2 positions, Facilities

Cambridge Public Schools Plant Operations and Maintenance - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5527288
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position : Junior Custodian (20 hour/12 month), 2 positions

Facilities Department/Plant Operations and Maintenance

General Statement of Duties:

The Junior Custodian reports to the Senior Building Custodian and is responsible for performing the following duties: cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the building; care and maintenance of the school grounds; and performing related work as required.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing; making minor repairs and adjustments
• Cleaning and care of floors (wood, concrete, vinyl tile), walls (plaster, wood, cinder block), windows, light fixtures, toilets, wash bowls, and building furnishings and equipment
• Using hand tools and large cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishes, floor washing machines, etc.
• Replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles using ladders, lifts, and scaffolds
• Care and maintenance of school grounds, including litter pickup and removal, sweeping of walks, removal of snow and ice, raking, mowing, and watering grass where designated, requiring the use of hand and power lawn mowers, rakes, snow blowers, and sand shovels
• Inspecting the school building(s) to determine the necessity for maintenance work and submitting work orders
• Checking deliveries of fuel
• Displaying the flag of the United States according to custom
• Eliminating fire hazards and preventing accidents

The Junior Custodian is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness and sanitation as directed by the Senior Custodian and in accordance with school and district-wide cleaning standards.

Terms of Employment:

20 hours per week, 12 months per year. Must have the ability to occasionally work outside of the scheduled hours and on weekends.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]

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