INTERMITTENT SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking an Intermittent School Custodian to perform regular custodial duties in a school or public building, following safety rules and school policies.

Responsibilities include knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment operation (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, auto-scrubbers), building and grounds care, use of hand tools, basic repairs, and maintaining neat appearance; regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used and the safety precautions to be taken in performing custodial work
• Knowledge of custodial supplies and proper use
• Knowledge of care of buildings and grounds
• Knowledge of hand tools and minor repairs
• Knowledge of fire safety and extinguishers
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships
• Physical fitness to perform a variety of manual tasks
• Neat appearance and good moral character

Responsibilities

• To perform the regular duties of a building custodian in a school or the public building and perform related work as required.
• Follow safety precautions and proper use of custodial supplies.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and mops.
• Maintain buildings and grounds and assist with minor repairs.
• Maintain neat appearance and work in harmony with others.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Equipment handling

Building and grounds care

Hand tools use

Repair basics

Fire safety

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Neat appearance

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Auto-scrubbers

Floor brushes

Mops

Job description

INTERMITTENT SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905516

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the regular duties of a building custodian in a school or the public building and perform related work as required.

Performing duties requiring knowledge, skills and abilities, and personal characteristics such as the following:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used and the safety precautions to be taken in performing custodial work, including the knowledge of and proper use of the custodial supplies (synthetic soaps, scouring powders, floor finishes, etc.) and the proper techniques in using them on various kinds of floors, walls, toilet-rooms, equipment, furniture and other building furnishings and equipment
  
• Knowledge of the use, operation and care of custodial equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, auto-scrubbers, floor brushes, mops, etc.)
  
• Knowledge of the care of buildings and grounds, walks, lawns, shrubbery, etc. and knowledge of the operation and care in the use of hand tools and the knowledge of minor adjustment and repair of furniture and other building equipment, including plumbing, heating and electrical fixtures
  
• Knowledge of fires and accident prevention in public buildings, including the operation and care of various kinds of fire extinguishers
  
• Knowledge of the proper display of the flag of the United States of America
  
• Ability to follow written instructions
  
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships
  
• Physical fitness to perform a variety of manual tasks
  
• Neat appearance, and of good moral character.

Also responsible for the specific areas as listed in the applicable territory, and in the description of duties for building custodian.

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Custodian Association contract. Position filled according to Civil Service rules and regulations.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

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Job Requirements

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another. This position involves heavy work with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or carrying of no more than 100 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above. Frequent use of hands to handle or feel; stooping kneeling, crouching and crawling. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used and the safety precautions to be taken in performing custodial work
    
  • Knowledge of and proper use of custodial supplies
    
  • Knowledge of the care of buildings and grounds
    
  • Knowledge of the operation and care in the use of hand tools
    
  • Knowledge of minor adjustment and repair of furniture and other building equipment, including plumbing, heating and electrical fixtures
    
  • Knowledge of fires and accident prevention, including the operation and care of various kinds of fire extinguishers
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christopher Rogers , Director of Operations and Safety
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 201
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]