Facilities Night Custodian - Granit Valley School

Monson; Monson (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Monson Public Schools is seeking a Night Custodian for Granite Valley School to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment. Duties include cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas to prepare the building for students and staff.

The role reports to the Head of Maintenance and School Principal. Work hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. during 180 school days plus five days before the school year, with hourly pay of $18–$20.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment including vacuums, floor scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and the public.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the building and replace liners as needed.
• Vacuum carpets in classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep and clean all hard surface floors.
• Clean and disinfect student and staff restrooms daily.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, partitions, and other restroom fixtures.
• Dust windowsills, ledges, and other surfaces.
• Clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias, hallways, stairwells, entrances, and other assigned areas.
• Spot clean walls, doors, windows, lockers, and other surfaces as needed.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and toilet tissue dispensers.
• Secure assigned areas by locking doors and reporting any security concerns at the end of each shift.
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, vandalism, or damaged equipment to the Head of Maintenance.
• Follow all district safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain custodial equipment and cleaning supplies in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations, including spills and other custodial needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Cleaning knowledge

Operate cleaning equipment

Independent work

Communication

Physical strength

Massachusetts driver's license

Follow instructions

Team relationships

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum

Floor scrubber

Job description

Night Custodian - Granite Valley School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5851798

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Head of Maintenance and School Principal

Work Schedule: 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (8 paid hours)

Work Year: 180 school days plus 5 days immediately preceding the school year.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Night Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, healthy, and orderly learning environment at Granite Valley School. This position performs routine custodial duties including cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas to ensure the building is prepared for students and staff each school day.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to Monson Public Schools

Welcome to the Monson Public Schools. The mission of the Monson Public Schools is to maximize learning by adhering to high standards of academic achievement, preparing all students to become responsible, productive global citizens. The vision of the Monson Public Schools is to be a high performing, nurturing and dynamic learning environment, in which the community supports the stated mission, where staff and students are passionate, life-long learners.

The Monson Public School System considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical conditions or handicaps, or any other legally protected status.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous custodial experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to safely operate custodial equipment including vacuums, floor scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and the public.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and move custodial equipment and supplies.
  • Valid Massachusetts driver's license preferred.

  JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the building and replace liners as needed.
  • Vacuum carpets in classrooms, offices, and common areas.
  • Sweep and clean all hard surface floors.
  • Clean and disinfect student and staff restrooms daily.
  • Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, partitions, and other restroom fixtures.
  • Dust windowsills, ledges, and other surfaces.
  • Clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias, hallways, stairwells, entrances, and other assigned areas.
  • Spot clean walls, doors, windows, lockers, and other surfaces as needed.
  • Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and toilet tissue dispensers.
  • Secure assigned areas by locking doors and reporting any security concerns at the end of each shift.
  • Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, vandalism, or damaged equipment to the Head of Maintenance.
  • Follow all district safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
  • Maintain custodial equipment and cleaning supplies in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
  • Respond to emergency cleaning situations, including spills and other custodial needs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  This position requires constant moderate physical effort, with occasional strenuous effort demanded. Requires extensive walking, reaching, standing, stooping and climbing when performing various job-related functions. Occasionally required to lift, move equipment which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Physical agility is required to access all areas. May spend entire shift engaged in physical activity. Vision and hearing correctable to normal ranges.

  The Monson Public School System considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical conditions or handicaps, or any other legally protected status.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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