Custodian

District-Wide (WPS); Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Public Schools District-Wide (WPS) in Westwood, Massachusetts, has an immediate opening for a Custodian on the 2:30pm–10:30pm shift. Pay is governed by a union contract and typically starts at $22.70 - $24.80 depending on qualifications and experience.

Pay increases up to $28.99 with years of service. Evening differential of $1. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and supporting safety and smooth operation of the building; travel among buildings may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and flexibility.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Move furniture and equipment; manage shipping/receiving and assist with AV setup.
• Monitor and operate building systems (temperature, lights, alarms).
• Ensure safety and cleanliness; respond to emergencies and alarms.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893118

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Westwood Public Schools has an immediate opening for a Custodian on the 2:30pm-10:30pm shift.

Pay is governed by a union contract and typically starts at $22.70 - $24.80 depending on qualifications and experience. Pay increases up to 28.99 with years of service. Evening differential of $1.

Essential Functions

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Ensure the building is a safe, healthy, and clean environment at the start of each work day. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Clean high traffic areas, such as the cafeteria after lunch.
• Inspect, clean, and re-stock bathrooms during the school day.
• Dust, disinfect, scrub, sweep, mop, wax, and polish as needed.
• Use cleaning machines and other heavy equipment.
• Collect and empty paper and trash.
• Remove snow from walkways, entryways and other locations as needed.
• Move furniture, cleaning equipment, ladders and barrels.
• Manage shipping and receiving, and deliver packages as needed throughout the building.
• Repair small equipment, replace light bulbs, and paint as needed.

Communication and Problem Solving

• Promptly address needs of faculty and staff, including concerns about cleaning, temperature.
• Receive and immediately relay reports impacting building safety or involving building maintenance and repair.
• Participate in safety and security drills.
• Respond to emergencies or alarms (Sonitrol).

Partnership and Collaboration

• Interact professionally and courteously with all members of the school community and facilitate the safe use of buildings and grounds during and after school hours.

Controls

• Operate and monitor temperature controls throughout the building.
• Operate and monitor light fixtures and controls.
• Be familiar with fire alarm and security alarm systems.

Event Management

• Review the schedule for building use and ensure setups are done in a timely fashion.
• Set up for catering events.
• Assist technology staff with set up of AV and tech equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication skills and flexibility.
• Driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
• Travel among buildings may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Westwood is an inclusive community that supports diversity among its staff and student body. The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Position Type: Evening

Salary: $22.70 to $28.99 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 220 Nahatan Street
• Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]