Night Custodian

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District is seeking a Night Custodian to maintain a clean, safe school environment.

The role runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with duties including cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, and fixtures, handling cleaning chemicals, and managing supplies. The position requires a high school diploma and basic computer/email literacy, with an hourly wage listed in the ESP contract as negotiated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate via email.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Keep building and property clean and orderly.
• Perform routine maintenance activities.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Sanitize and stock restrooms.
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and chemicals as instructed.
• Follow chemical safe-use procedures and operate power machinery.
• Clean and polish fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Operate vehicles required for cleaning work.
• Notify managers about repairs or system needs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Cleaning methods

Physical stamina

Cleaning equipment

Chemical handling

Safety rules

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Ladder work

Education

High school diploma

Basic math

Email communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Night Custodian

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Ralph C. Mahar Regional SD - Orange, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5949864

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm.

Job Description

Night Custodian- The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District is seeking a Night Custodian. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm.

• Keeps the building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuum floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows all procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to ensure safety and prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial floor cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Custodian Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor equipment, and cleaning solutions
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
• Communication skills
• Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs which includes heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate through email
• Basic computer literacy

Salary: $21.08 - $26.86 depending on experience

*Hourly rate in accordance with the ESP contract (negotiations pending).

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to Ralph C. Mahar Regional SD

Serving the towns of Orange, Petersham, Wendell, and New Salem, Massachusetts. Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School has been ranked as one of America's Best High School, according to the U.S. News & World Report. According to the data released by the Massachusetts Board of Education in regard to student dropout, Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School?s student dropout rate has decreased to 0.6% which is a historical improvement from 7.1% since 2002.With an excellent administrative team, school committee, faculty, parents, and students and with their willingness to adhere to our strategic plan, we have both the inspiration and the opportunity to renew our commitment to the education of our children. Together, we will continue building a better Mahar. Our strategic goals continue to engage all students in challenging programs that will meet their individual needs, create and sustain an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation within the entire school community, develop and nurture dynamic partnerships with the greater community, and to build organizational structures which support effective teaching and learning at all developmental levels while maintaining fiscal responsibility.The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District offers a wide array of benefits available to full-time employees which include 75% Employer paid health insurance. We also offer dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending plans (Health Care and Dependent Care), eye insurance, retirement plans and supplemental insurances for additional life insurance, short and long-term disability, cancer and accidental policies, etc. We offer sick/personal days and vacation days for those that are year round (as per contracts).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ian Spencer , Director of Facilities
• P.O. Box 680
• 507 South Main Street
• Orange, Massachusetts 01364
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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