Jr. School Custodian (Day Shift)

Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

GIC health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

EAP services

MBTA pass program

Blue Bikes membership

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The City of Somerville is seeking a custodial worker to perform cleaning, maintenance and basic repairs in the school facilities. The role requires physical ability and a Massachusetts Class D driver’s license. Work is performed in school environments with exposure to typical facility conditions.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with a weekly salary of $1,137.62. The City emphasizes equal opportunity employment and offers a broad total rewards package as described.

Qualifications

• Must have physical ability to do the work.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean all reachable walls, HVAC diffusers, ceiling fans, and window glass inside and outside schools.
• Clean all doors and fixtures; shampoo carpets; sweep, wash, strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Dust; change light bulbs; police grounds; sweep walks; cut lawns; remove snow and ice.
• Care for custodial equipment; empty wastebaskets; remove trash; order custodial supplies.
• Make minor repairs to buildings, equipment, heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing systems.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Skills

physical ability

Massachusetts driver’s license

Job description

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Buildings Supervisor of School Facilities & Energy Conservation management and under the direct supervision of an employee of higher grade performs custodial duties such as clean all reachable walls and HVAC diffusers and ceiling fans and all reachable window glass inside and outside schools, doors, etc.; complete cleaning of all walls and fixtures; clean all stairwells; shampoo all carpets; sweep, wash, strip, wax and buff all floors; dust; change light bulbs; police grounds; sweep walks; cut lawns; remove snow and ice; care for custodial equipment; empty wastebaskets; remove trash; order custodial supplies; make minor repairs to buildings, equipment, heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing systems. Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Safety sensitive position

Qualifications:

Must have physical ability to do the work.

Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.

Work environment:

Work requires agility and physical strength, ability to function in close quarters, and is subject to noise, vibrations, hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes, dust and air contaminants. Some exposure to outside environmental conditions in performance of job duties, including wet, hot and cold weather.

Physical and mental 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 position’s essential functions.

Physical skills

Position requires standing/walking most of the day, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs, pushing/pulling, climbing, reaching, twisting, turning, sweeping, kneeling, bending, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires near and far vision and acute hearing, the ability to maintain physical exertion for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs, and operate hand and power tools and equipment.

Motor skills

While performing the duties, employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills and handle tools and equipment. The position requires balancing, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion to complete tasks.

Visual skills

Visual acuity is required to survey working environment and operate equipment and tools.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Salary: $1,137.62 weekly
Union: SEIU
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: October, 16, 2026

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Delta Dental
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.