Long Term Substiitute 2nd Shift Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Public Schools' Thoreau Elementary School in Concord, Massachusetts seeks a Long Term Substitute 2nd Shift Custodian. Hourly rate 24.58 to 30.50 per hour with a 1.75 per hour second shift differential.

The position involves cleaning duties, safe handling of supplies, basic maintenance, and interaction with students, staff, and community. Responsibilities include cleaning, operating buffers, restocking restrooms, performing minor repairs, reporting safety hazards, setting up rooms for

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Prior custodial experience will be considered when determining initial step placement

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas using cleaning products, hand tools, buffers and vacuums.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks and restocks restrooms and supplies.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports maintenance needs.
• Follows safety regulations and school procedures during all cleaning activities.
• Sets up facilities for meetings and special activities; secures the building after hours.

Job description

Long Term Substiitute 2nd Shift Custodian

Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Thoreau Elementary School - Concord, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5867265
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hourly rate : $24.58 to $30.50 per hour Plus 2nd shift differential $1.75 per hour.

Position Description: The building service employee has a general knowledge of cleaning materials and methods, and their proper use. Duties include cleaning all aspects of a school building, the appropriate operation and maintenance of equipment, and the ability to interact positively with students, staff, colleagues, and community members. The building services worker will have a basic knowledge of the trades, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, to ensure that appropriate work orders for repairs are generated. The building service worker must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including the ability to follow instructions and labels on cleaning supplies and equipment. Computer skills may also be required. The building service worker must be able to follow all applicable safety regulations and school procedures and perform appropriate preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.

Major Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas using cleaning products, hand tools, floor buffers, shampooers, and vacuum cleaners. Performs scheduled duties such as sweeping floors and stairways, washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning and dusting furniture, emptying waste containers, including recycling bins, and cleaning and restocking restrooms. Washes walls, woodwork, furniture, floors, and metalwork. Sweeps walkways, steps, and removes litter from grounds. Works on heavy cleanups and improvement projects during school vacations. Participates in the rotation for weekend building checks.
• Uses proper sanitary precautions when handling trash, cleaning solvents, and other potential bio-hazards.
• Performs routine building maintenance activities such as checking boilers, changing unit ventilator filters, replacing light bulbs, clearing snow and ice from stairs and walkways, fixing broken furniture, replacing ceiling tiles, and performing other minor repairs.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and small tools for proper operating conditions.
• Inspects assigned area and identifies maintenance needs and safety hazards, and reports them to the Building Services Supervisor.
• Ensures that duties are performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and school procedures.
• Provides basic information to the public regarding locations and events in the building.
• Moves and sets up furniture for sports, meetings, and other functions; arranges and cleans facilities after meetings. Assists with special activities that occur during the shift.
• Receives deliveries such as furniture, paper, and other supplies, assembles furniture, and delivers supplies throughout the building.
• Receives and stores cleaning solvents and related janitorial supplies in appropriate containers and storage environments.
• Calls or pages the building services supervisor in the event that something occurs during his/her shift that requires the supervisor's attention. If the building supervisor cannot be reached, the building service worker will page the building principal and the facilities manager to communicate the situation.
• Provides routine security of the facility, checks that windows and doors are locked, and sets security alarm when leaving the facility.
• Must be available to respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.
• All other duties as assigned.

Hours

Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Effective as soon as possible approximately through 10/31/2026.

New Building Service Workers shall be hired on an appropriate step as determined by the Director of Human Resources. Prior custodial experience will be considered when determining the initial step placement.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $24 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to Thoreau Elementary School

Concord Public Schools' mission is to educate all students as lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. We embrace our diverse community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability—mental or physical —sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We welcome, respect, value, and encourage our employees, students, and families to share their cultures with those they work, learn, and interact with, fostering a greater sense of cultural humility for all. We understand the commitment it takes to cultivate healthy learning and working environments that balance psychological safety with accountability.Our district is committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a racially diverse staff. We are intentional about increasing the representation of Educators of Color in teaching and leadership positions across our schools. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity in both academic and learning spaces by fostering a culture of equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and ensuring our employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities needed to thrive.We do not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Concord Public Schools from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals based on race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities (*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tim Sciuto
• 120 Meriam Road
• Concord, Massachusetts 01742
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]