Jr. Custodian - New Bedford Resident Strongly Preferred - 8992

New Bedford High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Junior Custodian starting immediately. This role reports to the Principal/Senior Custodian and involves assisting with building maintenance, preparing events, moving furniture, and maintaining a clean, safe environment across the school facilities.

The ideal candidate will be a New Bedford resident with a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration with students and staff.

Qualifications

• New Bedford residency required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Principal/Senior Custodian to attend to problems or complaints.
• Assists in the preparing of all school functions and activities, and the moving and rearranging of all furniture and equipment under the direction of the Principal/Senior Custodian
• Assists in maintaining a clear, sanitary and safe environment within the kitchen/cafeteria areas, as directed
• Assists with unloading of all supplies and equipment the New Bedford School Department determines to be utilized or stored within the building
• Assists, as directed, with the upkeep and maintenance of all heating and ventilation systems within the building, in addition to normal preventative maintenance
• Assists, as directed, in securing the building, noting any areas requiring special attention
• Notifies the Principal/Senior Custodian of facilities or equipment needing repair or attention
• Performs all routine and non-routine work assignments as directed
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining all areas of the building and grounds in a manner that will reflect cleanliness, efficiency, safety and pride at all times
• Maintains a level of efficiency within the Custodial Department that reflects professionalism, not only to peers, but to the students and faculty as well
• Performs other related duties as directed by the New Bedford School Department, as well as other duties in accordance with the job description per Muni-Class Code

Job description

Jr. Custodian - New Bedford Resident Strongly Preferred - 8992

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Jr. Custodian

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Principal/Senior Custodian to attend to problems or complaints
• Assists in the preparing of all school functions and activities, and the moving and rearranging of all furniture and equipment under the direction of the Principal/Senior Custodian
• Assists in maintaining a clear, sanitary and safe environment within the kitchen/cafeteria areas, as directed
• Assists with unloading of all supplies and equipment the New Bedford School Department determines to be utilized or stored within the building
• Assists, as directed, with the upkeep and maintenance of all heating and ventilation systems within the building, in addition to normal preventative maintenance
• Assists, as directed, in securing the building, noting any areas requiring special attention
• Notifies the Principal/Senior Custodian of facilities or equipment needing repair or attention
• Performs all routine and non-routine work assignments as directed
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining all areas of the building and grounds in a manner that will reflect cleanliness, efficiency, safety and pride at all times
• Maintains a level of efficiency within the Custodial Department that reflects professionalism, not only to peers, but to the students and faculty as well
• Performs other related duties as directed by the New Bedford School Department, as well as other duties in accordance with the job description per Muni-Class Code

Qualifications:

• New Bedford residency required

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: Director of Facilities or Designee
• Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Job Details

Job ID: 5972785

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Fernando Amaral , Custodial Manager
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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