Junior Custodian [SY26-27]

Young World Physical Education; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Malden Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Junior Custodian for Malden High School. The position operates from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, on a 52‑week schedule and falls under the SEIU contract.

The role emphasizes service to students, staff, and the community with hands-on cleaning and building maintenance duties. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, floor care, window and surface maintenance, and operation of grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• Custodial duties require excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Multi-faceted position providing service and support to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the principal, faculty, staff and the public.
• Perform cleaning, building maintenance and grounds work including floors; wash, wax, strip and refinish floors; clean windows, doors, furniture, desks and fixtures.
• Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for building needs during the shift.
• Maintain bathrooms and stock supplies; clean the cafeteria daily.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment; lift up to 50 lbs; assist with snow removal as needed.
• Work with safety procedures and assist in maintaining boilers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrate punctuality and outstanding attendance; comply with supervisor directions.

Skills

Custodial duties

Organization

Communication

Job description

Junior Custodian [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools

Malden High School – Malden, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5818810

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

School Junior Custodian

SEIU Union Member Position

Qualifications

Custodial duties require excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a multi‑faceted position in which the candidate will be required to provide excellent service and support.

Responsibilities

• The individual will be responsible for interacting with the principal, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• The individual will perform routine manual labor associated with cleaning, building maintenance, maintenance of grounds including but not limited to washing, waxing, stripping, and refinishing floors. Cleaning windows, doors, furniture, desks, walls and fixtures.
• Ensure routine cleanliness, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for all building needs during the shift.
• Ensure the cleanliness and stocking of bathrooms throughout the school.
• Daily cleaning of cafeteria.
• Operate and maintain various types of grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, trimmers, and shears.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be available during snowstorms for snow removal.
• Exhibit considerable knowledge of hand and power tools, materials and other equipment used in custodial and maintenance trade.
• Performs work requiring climbing ladders, scaffolding and extended aerial platforms.
• Shovels, snow blows and sands current walkways, steps and driveways around the building.
• Inspects interior and exterior of building daily and advises on the need for repairs and maintenance.
• Painting as assigned.
• Aids in the operation and maintenance of building systems such as boilers, HVAC units, plumbing and electrical.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior custodian or the supervisor of building and grounds.
• The individual must be punctual and have outstanding attendance practices.

Reports to: Junior custodian in the building and/or his designee and the supervisor of buildings and grounds

Hours: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, Mon‑Fri; 52 week position

Salary: Senior Custodian SEIU Contract

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via email to Toni Mertz, [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Toni Mertz, Director of Finance
• District Wide - Business Office
• Phone: 781‑397‑6100
• Email: [e-mail]