Custodian Second Shift (2:00pm-10:00pm)

Holbrook-Public-Schools; Holbrook (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrook Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the second shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment.

The role requires routine building maintenance, floor care, snow removal, and coordination with facilities staff. Candidates should have custodial experience and be able to pass state background checks. Starting immediately, full-time employment with duties across school facilities.

Qualifications

• MGL Chapter 459 background checks required for all new hires.
• At least 2 years of relevant custodial experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for the building during the specified shift.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing, floor care, dusting, windows, restrooms, and trash removal.
• Keep building and premises neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Maintain assigned equipment and a safe working area.
• Report major repairs to the Director of Facilities or Building Principal.
• Open and close the building daily; ensure doors/windows are secured and lights off; raise/lower US flag daily.
• Communicate with custodial staff, school staff, and the public.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel; report needs to Director of Facilities.
• Conduct ongoing general maintenance, upkeep and minor repairs.
• Perform outside grounds chores (mowing, trimming, weed whacking) as needed.
• Arrange furniture for meetings, activities, and events.
• Maintain security and safety of the building, emergency readiness, and off-hours as needed.
• Shovel, plow, and sand walks, driveways, and steps; clear snow from exits.
• Fill in for other shifts and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Custodian Second Shift (2:00pm-10:00pm)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921073

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Facilities:

Job Goal: To provide students and staff with a safe, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient learning environment.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and trouble shooting for building during particular shift.
2. Perform routine labor associated with cleaning and maintaining building and grounds including, but not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, refinishing floors, polishing furniture, dusting, cleaning windows, furniture, walls, fixtures, carpets, offices, restrooms and removing trash from building.
3. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
4. Ensure the maintenance of assigned equipment, and a safe and clean work area.
5. Report major repairs needed to Director of Facilities and or Building Principal.
6. Report immediately any damage to the school to the Director of Facilities or Building Principal
7. Assume responsibility for opening and or closing the building each school day and determining before leaving that the doors and windows are secured, and lights are turned off. Raise and or lower United States Flag Daily
8. Communicate effectively with other custodial, and maintenance staff, school staff, and the public.
9. Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand, and report to Director of Facilities as supplies need to be ordered.
10. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair and makes minor building repairs as necessary.
11. Perform outside grounds chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming, weed whacking, as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
12. Arrange furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
13. Responsible for the general security and safety of the building which includes keeping all doors closed and locked before, during, and after the school day and maintaining safe and clear fire exits and doors. Additional off hours may be required due to vandalism or alarm calls.
14. Reports for duty in the event of an emergency school closure for the purposes of maintaining a safe environment and providing appropriate protection for students and faculty.
15. Shovel, plow, and sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate. Clear snow from all exit doors.
16. Fill in for other shifts within building as required and assigned by Director of Facilities.
17. Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Facilities and/or the Building Principal.

Terms of Employment: Twelve month salary. Work year established by contract.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by Director of facilities

Position Type: Full-time

Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to Holbrook Public Schools

Mission StatementOur mission is to nurture and challenge students to become independent thinkers, life-long learners, and socially responsible citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Holbrook Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012 An Act Relative to Background Checks On January 10, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H.4307, an act relative to background checks. The new law requires all newly hired employees, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, to submit to state and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks. As a new employee of the Holbrook Public Schools, you will be subject to a Massachusetts criminal background check (CORI). In addition, you will be required to submit to a National Criminal Background Check by fingerprint. The fee charged is $55.00 for licensed educators and $35 for all other school personnel.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Bolger , Director of Facilities
• 245 South Franklin Street
• Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]