Custodial Staff

Temple Israel Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Israel Boston is seeking a full-time custodial staff member responsible for maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and for monitoring building systems. The role includes event setup duties and participation in a Crisis Management Team as needed.

Responsibilities cover cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining public and sacred spaces, with attention to safety, proper chemical use, and teamwork under the Facilities Leader and Director of Facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication with team and supervisor.
• Ability to read and understand safety signs and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean building spaces to maintain hygienic, museum-like standards; monitor mechanical, thermostat, and safety systems.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables and chairs.
• Respond to issues per the Facilities Leader and Director of Facilities and report damages.

Skills

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Read and follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Email/IT use

Job description

Job description — Starting at $21 per hour.

This is a full time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Facilities. Overall the position is responsible for the cleanliness of the building and grounds areas, including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a museum-level quality of polish. The custodial staff member will also monitor on a daily basis the mechanical systems, thermostat systems, and safety and security systems of the building. Additionally, this position works as part of the facilities team in completing event and service setups.

Role duties include but are not limited to

Cleaning

• 75% - Follow the "Custodial Opening and Closing Procedures Checklist"; ensure the building is clean, hygienic, and welcoming; report issues and equipment malfunctions to the Facilities Leader and Director of Facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness in common areas, entryways, hallways, offices, conference rooms, stairwells, gathering spaces, bathrooms, kitchen, exterior, sacred spaces, and garden/courtyard.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost receptacles and place in bins/dumpsters.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms; clean and polish furniture; clean white boards; dry mop, wet mop, and vacuum floors; dust and spot clean walls and doors; clean and disinfect drinking fountains; clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Clean FJECC (Pre-school) and religious school classrooms with special attention to chemical use in spaces with small children.
• Special cleaning attention to clergy offices, sacred spaces, and lobby area.
• Regular cleaning and disinfection of the professional kitchen.
• In the event of building damage, clean up water/debris with wet pick-up vacuums and assist in moving equipment to accomplish cleaning.
• Respond to crisis situations following the Security Plan as part of the Crisis Management Team.

Event Set-ups and Maintenance: 25% (dependent on facilities team need)

• Provide event support, cleaning spaces before and after; assist with setting up and breaking down folding tables and chairs; coordinate with facilities staff and Facilities Leader.
• Provide the Director of Facilities with a report after events where damage or loss has occurred.
• Complete work coordinated by the Facilities Leader on the "Shift Assignment Form".
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities.

Note: non-English-speaking candidates are welcome with the understanding of translating messages with Google Translate.

Required

• Valid driver's license; ability to lift 50 lbs.; effective communication skills.
• Able to read and understand written directions, safety signage, and other documents; use email and IT equipment; work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED and two years' relevant experience.

Working conditions

• Remaining stationary for extended periods; traversing the Temple's 110,000 sq ft; ascending and descending stairs; utilizing scissor lift, ladders, and other tools needed in cleaning procedures; wearing personal protective equipment as required by specific assignment.