Jr. School Custodian (Mon- Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm)
Jr. School Custodian (Mon- Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm)
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Job Description
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Buildings Supervisor of School Facilities & Energy Conservation management and under the direct supervision of an employee of higher grade performs custodial duties such as clean all reachable walls and HVAC diffusers and ceiling fans and all reachable window glass inside and outside schools doors etc.; complete cleaning of all walls and fixtures; clean all stairwells; shampoo all carpets; sweep wash strip wax and buff all floors; dust; change light bulbs; police grounds; sweep walks; cut lawns; remove snow and ice; care for custodial equipment; empty wastebaskets; remove trash; order custodial supplies; make minor repairs to buildings equipment heating lighting air conditioning ventilation and plumbing systems. Perform other similar duties as assigned.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Qualifications:
Must have physical ability to do the work.
Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D drivers license.
Work environment:
Work requires agility and physical strength ability to function in close quarters and is subject to noise vibrations hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes dust and air contaminants. Some exposure to outside environmental conditions in performance of job duties including wet hot and cold weather.
Physical and mental 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 positions essential functions.
Physical skills
Position requires standing/walking most of the day lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs pushing/pulling climbing reaching twisting turning sweeping kneeling bending crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires near and far vision and acute hearing the ability to maintain physical exertion for long periods of time climb ladders and stairs and operate hand and power tools and equipment.
Motor skills
While performing the duties employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills and handle tools and equipment. The position requires balancing pushing pulling grasping feeling and repetitive motion to complete tasks.
Visual skills
Visual acuity is required to survey working environment and operate equipment and tools.
Hours:FullTime Monday Friday 7:00am 3:00pm
Salary: $1029.26 weekly
Union:School Custodian Division
FLSA:NonExempt
PreEmployment Requirements: Successfully pass a preemployment drug screen driving history review and fingerprinting
Date Posted: May 9th 2025
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin disability or any other protected category. Women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART ASL) written materials in alternative formats or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs activities and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy atx 2059 or
PreEmployment Requirements for All Employees:
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
- Completion of ConflictofInterest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
- 4 weeks annual vacation for nonunion positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note police officers are members of the SPEA union.
- Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) 80% of premium costs paid by City
- Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
- Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Long term disability through Sun Life
- Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
- Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
- Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
- Free confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
- Annual cancer screening & wellness release
- Somerville Retirement Pension System
- Tuition reimbursement
- MBTA pass program
- FREE Blue Bikes membership
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefitseligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
