Evening Building Custodian

Town of Brookline; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement pension

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Town-of-Brooklin seeks an Evening Building Custodian to support daily operations at Town Hall, Health Department and Public Safety Department buildings. The role focuses on cleanliness, safety, and a welcoming environment, with duties including setup for programs, routine maintenance, and incident reporting.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, offering health insurance, pension, and generous paid time off. Valid Class D Driver’s License preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in custodial or maintenance work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to work independently on an established schedule and follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the building daily and ensure all areas are prepared for use.
• Set up and break down furniture, equipment, coffee, and food for programs and events.
• Maintain cleanliness of all interior spaces, including washing windows and walls, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and disposing of trash and recycling.
• Change light bulbs, perform minor repairs, and report major issues to the Building Department.
• Monitor building systems to ensure proper operation, including boiler gauges, heating, ventilation, and elevator functionality.
• Maintain inventories, order supplies, prepare work orders, and keep accurate records.
• Contact police or fire departments in emergencies.
• Perform related tasks and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Basic maintenance

Lift 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Brookline Building Dept seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Evening Building Custodian to support daily operations at Town Hall, Health Department and Public Safety Department buildings and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining facility cleanliness, supporting programs and events, and performing routine building maintenance.

Work hours Monday to Friday - 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the building daily and ensure all areas are prepared for use.
• Set up and break down furniture, equipment, coffee, and food for programs and events.
• Maintain cleanliness of all interior spaces, including washing windows and walls, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and disposing of trash and recycling.
• Change light bulbs, perform minor repairs, and report major issues to the Building Department.
• Monitor building systems to ensure proper operation, including checking boiler gauges, heating, ventilation, and elevator functionality.
• Maintain inventories, order supplies, prepare work orders, and keep accurate records.
• Contact police or fire departments in emergencies.
• Perform related tasks and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in custodial or maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cleaning methods and materials, the ability to use basic hand tools for maintenance and repairs, and the capacity to follow written and oral instructions. The role requires someone who can identify building maintenance needs, work independently on an established schedule, and manage moderate to strenuous physical tasks, including lifting up to 60 pounds.

Pay and Benefits

$31.01 hourly with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement pension, and generous paid time off.