Facilities Custodian: Keep Buildings Clean & Safe

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking custodial staff to maintain cleanliness and order in government facilities. The role involves cleaning, floor care, and basic repairs using hand tools and equipment.

Additional duties include grounds maintenance, window washing, snow shoveling, and assisting with moving and arranging furniture as needed. The position supports a clean and safe public environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing a combination of activities, including cleaning assigned areas and making minor repairs to buildings using hand tools and equipment.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of floors by sweeping and mopping and by utilizing custodial equipment such as polishers, buffers, vacuum cleaners and carpet shampooers.
• Wash interior surfaces of buildings such as walls, ceilings, windows, etc. using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Empties waste receptacles and disposes of waste. Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Operate freight elevators to pick up and deliver clothing, laundry, equipment, etc.
• Maintain grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking leaves, weeding and thinning flower beds or gardens, etc.
• Perform outside duties such as washing windows; sweeping walks; shoveling snow; picking up trash; preparing grounds by putting in gravel, dumping and smoothing hot top, etc.
• Perform related duties such as loading or unloading equipment and supplies from vehicles; moving furniture; setting up furniture such as beds, desks and cabinets.

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking custodial staff to maintain cleanliness and order in government facilities. The role involves cleaning, floor care, and basic repairs using hand tools and equipment.

Additional duties include grounds maintenance, window washing, snow shoveling, and assisting with moving and arranging furniture as needed. The position supports a clean and safe public environment.