Junior Custodial Positions 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is hiring for Junior Custodian positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Senior Custodian and carries responsibilities to maintain clean, safe school facilities and grounds.

The position requires a MA Driver's License (Class 3) and adherence to the district's policies, with a 2nd shift schedule. Salary is $21 per hour on the Junior Custodian Salary Schedule, full-time for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Possess working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment to keep public school buildings and grounds clean and safe.
• Maintain operation of low pressure boilers, ventilation systems, cleaning equipment, fixtures and furniture.
• Maintain fire prevention and protection, correct hazards, proper storage of inflammable materials, and safety precautions.
• Protect school property from damage, theft and trespass.
• Plan and maintain supplies to meet expectations of principal and staff.
• Enforce building rules and regulations for a clean, safe building.
• Properly display and store the flag of the United States.
• Operate power cleaners, polishers, sanders, etc. safely.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class 3)

Job description

Junior Custodial Positions 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935889

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Building Custodian (Junior)

REPORTS TO: Senior Custodian

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for providing custodial services in public school buildings so that clean and orderly conditions exist inside the building as well as on the grounds through knowledge, sound judgment and resourcefulness consistent with the negotiated contract and School Committee policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)

• 1. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment to provide public school buildings and grounds clean and safe for all parties.
• 2. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in maintaining the operation of low pressure boilers, ventilation systems, cleaning equipment, building fixtures, and furniture.
• 3. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in maintaining fire prevention and protection, correcting building hazards, proper storage of inflammable materials, and other safety precautions.
• 4. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for protecting school property from damage, theft and/ or trespass.
• 5. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in planning and maintaining supplies/ materials to meet expectations of principal and staff.
• 6. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge in enforcing building rules and regulations so that a clean safe building can be maintained.
• 7. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for properly displaying and storing the flag of the United States.
• 8. Responsible for possessing the working knowledge for the safe operation of power cleaners, polishers, sanders, etc.
• 9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• 10.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Must possess a Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class 3)

SALARY: Appropriate step on the Junior Custodian Salary Schedule

WORK YEAR: 12 months

WORK DAY: 2nd Shift: Schedule of assigned school. Schedule could be Monday through Friday OR Tuesday through Saturday.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Richard Ikonen , Director of Facilities
• 20 Irving Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]