Custodian

Bourne Public Schools; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Bourne Public Schools is seeking a 2nd shift Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and well-ordered school environment. The role emphasizes daily cleaning, building security, and energy-conscious operations to support educational goals.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Prior custodial experience is preferred; the position reports to the Head Custodian or Building Principal and involves after-school/evening hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of equipment and operation.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in school custodial work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulates heating and ventilation to maintain appropriate temperatures and conserve energy.
• Shovels and sands walks and steps as needed.
• Checks exit doors and panic hardware during occupancy hours.
• Cleans classrooms, corridors, toilets and fixtures daily.
• Cleans windows inside and out at least twice a year.
• Remains responsible for opening/closing the building and securing doors.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Follow instructions

Custodial experience

Education

High School Diploma

Massachusetts Driver's License

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952162

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 20, 2026

Job Description

Custodian 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm Policy Information Series Job Description - Job Descriptions

Custodian Policy # JD12 BOURNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CUSTODIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Head Custodian or Building Principal

Job Goal: To provide staff and students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment in which the school system's goals and responsibilities for education may be achieved

Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Regulates heating and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Shovels and sands walks and steps as appropriate.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Washes and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows, inside and out, at least twice a year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Removes and stores trash on a daily basis.
• Makes such minor building repairs as he/she is capable of.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Head Custodian or Building Principal.
• Reports immediately to the Head Custodian or Building Principal any damage to school property.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand and requisitions such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his/her duties.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Moves furniture and/or equipment and generally assists within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the Head Custodian or Principal.
• Conducts regular inspections of all electrical installation in the school to ensure their safe condition.
• Assumes responsibility for the cleaning of all non-classroom areas such as, but not limited to, offices, gymnasium, locker rooms, library, health room, cafeteria, and faculty rooms.
• Receives and stores all deliveries made to the building.
• Replaces burned out fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs.
• Participates in in-service programs designed for custodial personnel.
• Performs other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Head Custodian, Building Principal, or Director of Business Services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of Equipment and Operation.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow verbal and written instruction as appropriate to custodial activities.
• Relevant experience as a school custodian, or the equivalent in custodial service in other institutions.
• Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Physical Demands

1. The position requires moderate physical effort. The position requires the delivery of a full range of custodial services to the public. Several hours a day will be spent walking, standing, sitting or climbing whenever necessary. Crawling may also be occasionally required. Must be able to tolerate heights. Activities include frequent physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending and twisting. The position also requires frequent pulling and pushing of materials. There is frequent use of hands and power tools.

2. The position requires the lifting of objects of 40 pounds on a frequent basis and over 40 pounds occasionally.

3. The position requires ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions; must be able to work in all areas under construction or renovation.

Position Type

After school/Evening

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• The Bourne Public Schools is seeking engaging, energetic educators to join our team! We value diversity and welcome applications from educators who believe in our mission - "Together with staff, families, and the community, we empower all students to thrive within a culture of academic excellence in a creative and innovative environment where everyone is safe, respected, and valued."
  BPS has four excellent schools organized by grade bands; (PK-1, 2-4, 5-7 and 8-12) and a student population of approximately 1,500. The town of Bourne is a small seaside community situated on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal. Educators enjoy living in and around the town or have an easy commute on major highways (I-195, I-495 or RT-3). Salary is regionally competitive.
  The Bourne Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or gender identity.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jordan Geist
• 36 Sandwich Rd
• Bourne, Massachusetts 02532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]