Custodian - MO-1 split

Wakefield Public Schools; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a Custodian MO-1 split to maintain facilities across Greenwood and Woodville locations. The role is full-time with a likely second shift from 2:30pm to 11:00pm and involves walking, lifting up to 30 pounds, and performing routine custodial tasks under general supervision.

Requirements include a high school graduate or 3 years custodial experience, knowledge of cleaning materials and methods, ability to work independently, valid CORI and fingerprinting

Qualifications

• Position is split between schools.
• High School graduate or 3 years’ custodial/maintenance experience or equivalent.
• General knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions for routine duties.
• Ability to interact positively with staff, administration and associates.
• Good ability to work independently.
• Good character and personal habits.
• Valid CORI; Fingerprints Required.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision, but with work subject to inspection upon completion.
• Performs diversified maintenance and custodial duties under specific instructions and with a minimum of judgment required as to methods or procedures.
• Makes routine contacts beyond immediate associates.
• Frequent physical effort demanded in walking and standing; conditions include dirt, rain, snow.
• Flexible schedule with second shift likely 2:30pm–11:00pm.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing and physical exertion.
• Must lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly during 4–8 hour shift.
• Sweeps, dusts, scrubs and mops rooms, corridors, washrooms and toilets.
• Washes floors, walls, windows and furniture; cleans tables and sinks.
• Polishes floors, furniture and metal work.
• Sets up tables and chairs, carries and delivers supplies and materials.

Skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning knowledge

Manual labor

Direction following

Education

High School graduate or equivalent experience

Job description

Custodian - MO-1 split

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Job Details

Job ID: 5453743

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION : Greenwood/Woodville

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Position is split between schools
• High School graduate or three years’ experience in custodial and maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of cleaning materials and methods
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor
• Ability to understand and carry out directions in regard to routine duties
• Ability to interact positively with staff, administration and immediate associates
• Good ability to work independently
• Good character and personal habits
• Valid CORI
• Fingerprints Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under general supervision, but with work subject to inspection upon completion.
• Performs diversified maintenance and custodial duties under specific instructions and with a minimum of judgment required as to methods or procedures.
• Makes routine contacts beyond immediate associates.
• Frequent physical effort demanded in performing duties requiring continuous walking and standing under conditions at times subject to dirt, rain, snow and other discomfiture.
• The District anticipates the majority of hours that will be needed involve a flexible schedule most likely second shift between 2:30pm and 11:00pm
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Requires physical exert
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a repeated basis throughout a 4-8 hour shift
• Sweeps, dusts, scrubs and mops rooms, corridors, washrooms and toilets
• Washes floors, walls, windows and furniture; cleans tables and sinks
• Polishes floors, furniture and metal work
• Sets up tables and chairs, carries and delivers supplies and materials

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.08 to $29.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]