Custodian, Second Shift

Town of Needham; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Needham is seeking a Custodian to perform a variety of custodial duties in support of municipal and school buildings. Under the Senior Custodian, you will maintain floors, furniture, restrooms, and common areas, while ensuring security and safety protocols are followed.

Schedule: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with work located at Needham School Buildings. Eligible for employer-paid training, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits. CORI checks apply for applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and sanitize assigned areas using cleaning products and equipment including buffers, vacuums, and shampooers.
• Sweep, wash, wax, and polish floors; dust furniture; clean restrooms; empty waste and recycling containers.
• Maintain landscaping and snow removal at entrances, stairs, ramps, lawns and sidewalks adjacent to the building.
• Inspect areas, identify maintenance needs or safety hazards, submit work orders when needed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and restock as required.
• Provide routine security by monitoring hallways and ensuring doors/windows are secure; set alarms when leaving the facility.
• Participate in the Town’s Snow and Ice removal program.

Skills

Custodial duties

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety awareness

Basic maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Shampooers

Buffers/Waxers

Hand tools

Job description

The Town of Needham is seeking individuals to fill the position of Custodian. Under the general guidance of the Senior Custodian, the Custodian will perform a variety of custodial duties in support of the maintenance of assigned municipal or school buildings, and adjacent grounds.

This position is ideal for those looking to grow their career through on-the-job training opportunities while being provided great benefits such as employer-paid training opportunities, overtime opportunities, tuition assistance and professional development, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options, and more.

Schedule: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Work Location: NeedhamSchool Buildings

CON #27044

• Maintain and sanitize assigned areas using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and electrically operated buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuum cleaners, and shampooers.
• Perform duties such as sweeping, washing, waxing, and polishing building floors and stairways; cleaning and dusting furniture; polishing conference tables and countertops; emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms.
• Maintain landscaping and snow removal at entrances, stairs, ramps, lawns and sidewalks adjacent to the building.
• Inspect assigned area and identify maintenance needs and/or safety hazards by correcting hazards when appropriate or submitting work order when additional support is necessary.
• Maintain proper inventory and stock of all cleaning supplies including but not limited to paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and cleaning chemicals.
• Provide routine security of facility including monitoring hallways, ensuring that windows and doors are locked, and setting alarms when leaving the facility.
• Mandatory participation in the Town’s Snow and Ice removal program.

• Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Pre-Hire Process

• Applicants are subject to a CORI check and drug and alcohol screening as conditions of employment.
• Applicants working in a Needham Public School Building are subject to a separate CORI check and fingerprints for the national criminal background check as a condition of employment.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

For general employment inquiries, please contact us at [e-mail].

The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].