Substitute Custodian - per diem 2nd Shift

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School is seeking a Substitute Custodian for the 2nd shift on a per diem basis in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires at least 1 year of general school custodial maintenance experience.

The position involves facility cleaning, trash disposal, equipment setup for events, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: High School Degree required; Minimum 1 year experience in general school facility custodial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building facility cleaning and trash disposal.
• Provide support for equipment set up on building functions.
• Handle cleaning spills and potential biohazards.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely; know Hazard Communication Standard for all substances.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Support ice and snow removal to ensure safety.
• Assist facilities staff with grounds and receiving tasks as needed.
• Follow directives from Facility Supervisor or Facility Director.

Skills

General custodial experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Substitute Custodian - per diem 2nd Shift

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Job Details

Job ID: 4399222

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

TITLE: Substitute - Custodian

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1 year experience in general school facility custodial maintenance.

WORK YEAR: per diem

Essential Functions

Facility Cleaning

• Maintain building facility cleaning and provide appropriate trash disposal in assigned areas of the school.
• Provide support for equipment set up on building functions as assigned.
• Working knowledge of cleaning spills and potential biohazards
• Insure safe and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Insure that you know and understand Hazard Communication Standard (formally MSDS) for every cleaning compound, chemicals or substances utilized.
• Maintain inventory of necessary cleaning materials and equipment.
• Provide support for ice and snow removal as requested by the Facility Director or Facility Supervisor to insure safety of students and faculty.
• Provide support to grounds, receiving and maintenance support when requested by the Facilities Manager.
• Provide additional support as requested by the Facility Supervisor or Facility Director.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

High School Degree required. Minimum 1 year experience in general school facility custodial maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is frequently required to stand, walk, or climb; must be able to handle, or feel objects, tools, or work on ladders; must be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

Supervision

Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by protocol and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of custodial / departmental operations.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor and Facility Director.

Supervision Given: None.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed under typical office/school conditions; environment is moderately noisy.
• May interact with other school staff and teachers.
• Errors in judgment could result in hardship to the students and the school, lower standards of service to the community, monetary loss or legal repercussions and possible negative public relations for both.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Mission and Values. The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence. This experience encourages lifelong learning, foster mutual respect, and instills social responsibility, respect for diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible citizenship. Our core values are preparation, passion, and perseverance. For information about Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at gnbvt.edu.

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $20 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Euzebio Arruda , Director of Facilites
• Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School
• Phone: [phone]ext. 794
• Email: [e-mail]