Custodian- Temporary 2nd Shift (1:30 pm- 10:00 pm)

Bowie Elementary School; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Building Custodian for a temporary 6-month shift (1:30 pm – 10:00 pm). The role focuses on cleaning, maintaining a sanitary and safe school environment and preparing facilities for daily use and special events.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and Massachusetts Civil Service. The job requires physical capability (lift up to 35 pounds, work at heights) and flexibility for emergencies; compensation is per contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Massachusetts Civil Service

Responsibilities

• Cleaning floors, walls, and surfaces to keep the facility neat and sanitary
• Dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting restrooms and common areas
• Set up for events and activities and assist with daily school operations
• Shovel snow, maintain grounds, and ensure safety of students and staff
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with staff for safe operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian- Temporary 2nd Shift (1:30 pm- 10:00 pm)

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This job is also posted in Chicopee Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5906237
Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: Building Custodian
TYPE: Contract Per Custodian Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROPOSED SALARY: Range - Per Contract

This is a temporary 6 month position beginning in September 2026.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Building Custodian is an essential member of the school staff that is charged with cleaning and maintaining the facility in a manner that ensures a sanitary, clean, attractive, and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs janitorial work in assigned areas, entire school facility, and/or exterior of the facility with the purpose of keeping the facility neat, clean, sanitary, safe, and secure Daily/Periodic duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Picking up rubbish and debris


• Emptying waste baskets Recycling


• Dusting visible and nonvisible surfaces


• Sweep/mop all floors, walls, halls, rooms, bathrooms, etc.


• Varnish, strip, wax floors/steam clean carpets when required


• Vacuuming carpets Washing and disinfecting floors, walls, high traffic surfaces, toilets, stalls, sinks, tables, fountains, gym, and locker rooms


• Wash windows and mirrors Replenishing supplies (tissues, paper towels, soap, etc...)


• Assist with the daily operation of the schools


• Prepares school grounds for staff and students


• Set up for special events and activities Keep equipment and custodial facilities clean, neat and in good repair


• Performs minor maintenance and repairs as needed


• Groundskeeping and landscaping to maintain the school grounds in a safe, and attractive condition


• Shovel, snow blow, and sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as needed


• Appropriately assist in emergency situations


• Cooperatively work with fellow custodians, staff, students, parents, principal, guests and with other school district employees


• Friendly and helpful to visitors


• Available for emergency calls and emergency work as needed


• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and events


• Attends in-service training (e.g., blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.)


• Daily attendance and punctuality are required


• Help respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment


• Inspect school district facilities for the purpose of ensuring site is suitable for safe operations, identifying and reporting any repairs that may be necessary


• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, unassisted


• Ability to performs work at heights of up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding


• May be required to maintain the pool and pool area and maintain a pool operators certification


• May be assigned grounds maintenance including athletic fields


• Secures school district facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the school district


• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, Principal and/or Director of Maintenance (or his designee)

DESIRED AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. Massachusetts Civil Service

ADA & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment Including mop, buffer, snow blower, shovel, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 15 pounds of force, and enough force to constantly lift up to 35 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move small and large objects. Work requires walking, standing, kneeling, and squatting to a significant degree.


• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to staff, students, parents, and visitors.


• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.


• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.


• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.


• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using equipment


• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.


• Interpersonal: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.


• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone or radio.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.18 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian
Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scott Chapdelaine , Director of Maintenance


• Maintenance


• Email: [e-mail]

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