Junior Custodian

Medford High School; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford High School seeks a reliable custodian for evening shifts responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of the school grounds and buildings. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior maintenance or cleaning experience. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand cleaning protocols.
• Previous experience in building maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to describe cleaning or maintenance issues accurately.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, and other areas according to standards.
• Checks and secures the building at the start and end of shifts.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties and handles deliveries.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluency in English

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships

Mathematical skills

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor cleaning machines

Snow blowers

Power mowers

Job description

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

Date Posted:
5/23/2025

Location:
Medford High School

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Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.

Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.

Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.

Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.

Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.

Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.

Replaces light bulbs.

Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.

Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.

Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.

Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.

Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.

Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.

Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.

Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.

Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.

Custodian Evening Shift

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.