Assistant Custodian

Assistant Custodian (Rotator)

The Assistant Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining and caring for the facilities at Framingham Public Schools. The position is responsible for executing routine custodial, cleaning, and groundskeeping duties to ensure school buildings, grounds, and common areas remain clean, orderly, safely operational, and secure for students, staff, and the community. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and physically capable of performing heavy manual labor and facility upkeep.

Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is committed to excellence for all students and to creating a workforce that reflects our community's rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Guided by our mission to empower free-thinking, responsible citizens, we value inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all we do. FPS strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive. We actively seek educators and staff who are committed to antiracism, social justice, and civic engagement. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and from members of historically underrepresented groups.

Framingham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a culturally responsive, antiracist, and inclusive community where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant and diverse suburban community located 20 miles west of Boston, serving as a major hub in the MetroWest area. It successfully blends urban convenience with the comfort of New England neighborhoods, characterized by cultural diversity and a strong community spirit.

A key asset is the Framingham Public School system, which is committed to equity, inclusion, and student success across its nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and Framingham High School. The district is recognized for its dual language programs, comprehensive special education services, and dedication to serving a diverse student population, preparing all learners for college and careers.

Framingham is also home to Framingham State University and offers abundant outdoor opportunities, including Cushing Memorial Park and Callahan State Park. With its blend of educational resources, accessibility, and dynamic community life, Framingham is a welcoming place to live and grow.

Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent trade school experience preferred.

Professional Experience: Prior custodial experience is preferred.

Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, work requests, and safety labels on chemical supplies.
• Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Maintain a good prior work record regarding performance, congeniality, honesty, and dependability.
• Capability to operate various custodial and grounds maintenance equipment, such as buffers, vacuums, and lawnmowers.
• Strict adherence to safety rules and procedures, including the proper use of protective equipment.
• Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

I. General Maintenance & Minor Repairs

• Handles minor building and equipment repairs, including minor painting and touch-ups.
• Changes light bulbs as needed, both indoors and outdoors.
• Oils and lubricates equipment and changes filters as necessary.
• Conducts checks on fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, fire/smoke alarms, deluge showers, and eyewash stations.
• Opens and locks exit doors, checks panic hardware and door closers, and reports malfunctions.
• Works with the senior custodian to regulate the HVAC system for optimal indoor temperatures.

II. Groundskeeping & Exterior Upkeep

• Performs landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, trimming, fertilizing, weeding, and picking up litter.
• Sweeps or shovel snow, applies sand and salt, and chips ice from exterior walks and steps.

III. Logistics, Heavy Moving, & Event Setup

• Arranges rooms as required for various activities.

IV. Custodial Support & Deep Cleaning

• Executes various custodial tasks, including sanitizing, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, and dusting furniture and equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Washes windows, mirrors, glass, and other surfaces.
• Cleans furniture, equipment, sills, ledges, heating grills, ventilation units, walls, ceilings, stairs, and boilers.
• Empties wastebaskets and trash receptacles in offices, classrooms, lounges, kitchens, gymnasiums, corridors, and bathrooms, and disposes of rubbish properly.

V. Professional Responsibilities and Development

• Inspects both the interior and exterior of the building for vandalism and reports any issues to the senior custodian.
• Notifies the senior custodian of emergencies and assists in overtime work as necessary.
• Recommends the reordering of supplies to the senior custodian.
• Completes any required paperwork.
• Works collaboratively with all building personnel, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Adheres to all safety protocols.

Other duties as assigned.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Required to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.
2. Frequently required to bend, sit, move, and work in restricted spaces, including crawling or climbing at heights.
3. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
4. Must be able to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, and district vehicles.
5. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals.
6. Potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials; wearing protective equipment like latex gloves is required per OSHA regulations.
7. Noise levels may be high when operating power equipment.
8. Capacity to remain calm and professional when exposed to dynamic or unpredictable facility emergencies and school environment situations.

Reports to Senior Building Custodians and/or Shift Foreperson (and/or Designee).

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham School Custodial Services (Unit C) Contract.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly).

Covered under Framingham School Custodial Services (Unit C) Contract. Work Year: 260 days (Twelve-Months). The District reserves the right to transfer personnel as needed.

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status.

The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website. Framingham Public Schools Nondiscrimination Notice.

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