Junior Custodian (40 hours/12 months), CRLS

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub of the nation’s innovative economy. The Cambridge Public Schools district educates approximately 7,000 students PreK–12+ with a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Over 30% of students speak a language other than English at home, representing more than 70 languages across the district.

About the role

The Junior Custodian reports to the Senior Building Custodian and is responsible for cleaning, sanitary maintenance, care of school grounds, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors and surfaces
• Making minor repairs and adjustments
• Cleaning and care of floors (wood, concrete, vinyl tile), walls (plaster, wood, cinder block), windows, light fixtures, toilets, wash bowls, and building furnishings and equipment
• Using hand tools and large cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and floor washing machines
• Replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles using ladders, lifts, and scaffolds
• Care and maintenance of school grounds, including litter pickup, sweeping walks, snow and ice removal, raking, mowing, and watering grass (using hand and power tools like lawn mowers, rakes, snow blowers, and shovels)
• Inspecting school buildings to determine maintenance needs and submitting work orders
• Checking fuel deliveries
• Displaying the U.S. flag according to custom
• Eliminating fire hazards and preventing accidents

Skills

• Cleaning Proficiency: Mastery of core cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing various surfaces
• Equipment Knowledge: Skill in operating and maintaining cleaning tools and machinery, including floor buffers, vacuums, and power washers
• Chemical Handling: Ability to safely handle, mix, and use a variety of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in cleaning to ensure thoroughness and high-quality results
• Time Management: Ability to organize daily tasks, create efficient schedules, and manage unexpected situations
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of occupational health and safety rules, including OSHA standards, to prevent accidents
• Work Ethic: Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and diligence
• Independence: Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and responsibility

Schedule

40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Must be able to occasionally work outside of scheduled hours and on weekends.