Day to Day Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Massachusetts seeks a Day to Day Substitute Custodian to provide students, teachers and staff with a safe and clean environment. This is a Monday through Friday on-call night substitute custodian position to help the Facilities Department fill gaps in our school custodial schedule.

Specific duties include cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, office spaces, common areas, gymnasium, cafeteria and library; sweeping, vacuuming, mopping; restocking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to operate custodial equipment.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
• Ability to follow written and verbal English instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and chemicals handling.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, office spaces and common areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; clean and sanitize surfaces.
• Restock bathroom dispensers; clean glass surfaces; dust furniture and fixtures.
• Disposal of trash and recycling; maintain stocked supply room; report inventory needs.

Skills

Custodial equipment operation

English instruction following

Lifting heavy objects

Cleaning products handling

Education

High School or Trade School Diploma

Tools

Floor machines

Floor brushes

Burnishing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Job description

Day to Day Substitute Custodian

Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk Public Schools - Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps H. Olive Day Elementary School - Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Freeman-Kennedy School - Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5888602
Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Substitute Custodian

Job Description:
To provide students, teachers and staff with a safe and clean environment in which to educate and learn. This is a Monday through Friday on-call night substitute custodian position to help the Facilities Department fill gaps in our school custodial schedule.

Specific duties include:
Cleaning of School Building Areas, including:
Classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, office spaces, common areas, gymnasium, cafeteria and library.

General Duties include:
Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of classroom floors and hallways
Cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms touch surfaces
Cleaning and sanitizing of bathroom fixtures, walls, partitions and floors
Restocking of all bathroom dispensers
Cleaning of glass surfaces in assigned areas
Dusting of furniture, window sills and light fixtures as needed
Empty and disposal of all trash and recycling in assigned areas
Maintain an organized and fully stocked supply room, report any inventory needs to the Head Custodian or other custodial staff.
Assist Custodial staff with any event setup or breakdown that occurs during assigned shift.
Closes and secures building throughout shift
Turn off all classroom lighting as rooms are completed
Ensure all doors and windows are secure and locked
Promptly report any damage to school property to the Director and Head Custodian
Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Director or Head Custodian.

Skills and Qualifications:
Knowledge and ability to operate custodial equipment, including: floor machines, floor brushes, burnishing machines, vacuum cleaners, mops, etc.
Knowledge of proper handling of cleaning products and chemicals.
Ability to lift over 40 pounds.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Education and Experience:
High School or Trade School Diploma
Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

Evaluation:
The Facilities Director and/or the Building Principal will evaluate performance of this position semi- annually.

Salary: $20.00/hour

Position Type: Part-time
Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to Norfolk Public Schools, H. Olive Day Elementary School, Freeman-Kennedy School

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Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Rivolla , Human Resources Specialist
• 70 Boardman Street
• Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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