Custodian - Houseworker - Evening Shift - Goodnow Elementary School

Young World Physical Education; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 43,827 - 53,566; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Custodian - Houseworker for evening shifts at Goodnow Elementary School, Marlborough, Massachusetts. This year-round role supports health and safety, maintains cleanliness, and performs general maintenance duties.

The position offers a starting salary of $48,697 per hour with additional benefits. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and must be physically and mentally prepared for the job duties.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Must have physical and mental capabilities for the job.
• Alternatives to qualifications as per the Superintendent's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the premises.
• Support health and safety of occupants.
• Perform general duties as directed by the school authorities.

Skills

Ability to understand spoken and written English

Physical capabilities to perform the work

Mental capabilities to perform the work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - Houseworker - Evening Shift - Goodnow Elementary School

Location: Marlborough Public Schools, Goodnow Elementary School, Marlborough, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5711202

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: May 26, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position: Custodian - Houseworker

School Year Hours: Monday‑Friday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Training Period Hours (4‑6 weeks): Monday‑Friday 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Summer and School Break Hours: Monday‑Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Occasional weekend hours: in the summer

Work Year: 2025‑2026

Effective Date of Employment: May 26, 2026 – year‑round position

Salary: FY26 starting salary $48,697.00 per hour plus nightly differential of 7% and an increase after 6 consecutive months of service; according to the Custodial Salary Scale.

Job Responsibilities

• The Building Custodian is generally responsible for preserving property values, protecting health and safety of occupants, supporting educational objectives, maintaining a climate of learning, and ensuring cleanliness and neatness.
• Grounds upkeep and snow removal.
• Perform other general duties as directed by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Custodial Supervisor, or policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the work.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to understand spoken and written English.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Andrew White, Custodial Supervisor – Goodnow Elementary School
• Phone: 508‑460‑3521
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, colour, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.