Part-Time School Custodian: Clean, Maintain & Snow Support

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a part-time Custodian for the Central Office facilities in Boston, MA. The role is 19 hours per week with a rate of $16.74 per hour, reporting to the Principal/Headmaster/Senior Custodian.

The successful candidate will maintain cleaning, HVAC care, and grounds adjacent to the building to support a safe school environment. Responsibilities include daily cleaning of classrooms and restrooms, routine floor care, trash removal, and occasional repairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to sweep, mop and vacuum general areas.
• Ability to remove trash and clean bathrooms, kitchens, classrooms.
• Operate hand and power equipment including snow tools and buffers.
• Perform routine cleaning and light maintenance as needed.
• Work effectively with Principal and Senior Custodian.
• Know proper use of cleaning supplies and safety practices.
• Able to operate basic fire extinguishers and follow safety rules.
• Authorized to work in the United States from first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Annual tasks: strip and reseal floors, move furniture, wash surfaces, boilers, painting.
• As-needed tasks: snow clearing, minor repairs, light bulb changes, grass and grounds work.
• Daily tasks: sweep, mop, clean toilets, remove trash, open/close building.
• Weekly tasks: mop floors, clean barrels and areas as required.
• Physical work with lifting and standing required; use of cleaning equipment.

Skills

Sweeping

Mopping

Vacuuming

Trash removal

Equipment operation

Snow/ice removal

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Snow shovel

Snow blower

Buffer

Stripper

Broom

Mop

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a part-time Custodian for the Central Office facilities in Boston, MA. The role is 19 hours per week with a rate of $16.74 per hour, reporting to the Principal/Headmaster/Senior Custodian.

The successful candidate will maintain cleaning, HVAC care, and grounds adjacent to the building to support a safe school environment. Responsibilities include daily cleaning of classrooms and restrooms, routine floor care, trash removal, and occasional repairs.