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Fitchburg School District School Building Maintenance - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Building Custodian

Job ID: 5717429

Application Deadline: Jul 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

Reliable transportation

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English

Ability to use technology (computer, cell phone)

Ability to learn the use of tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures required in the care of municipal school buildings

Ability to take direction, be self-motivated, and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Ability to walk and stand for long periods

Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff

Job Description

Department: School Building Maintenance

Reports to: SBM Facility Manager & Site-Based Building Administrator

Works under the direction of the Building Senior Custodian

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Custodian the Building Custodian is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment.

Chain of Command

Employee works under the general supervision of the site-based Building Administrator and the School Building Maintenance Facilities Manager. Receives direction from the Senior Custodian

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Employment Environment

Working conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Duties include work under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning, occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.

Occupational Personnel Risks

Essential job functions regularly present the potential risk for injuries, which could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals, fire, severe muscular strains from working with heavy materials and/or cleaning equipment, falls from heights in excess of three feet and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hard hats or safety boots is required.

Duties / Job Functions

Responsible for opening and closing of school and associated buildings, including unlocking/locking doors, turning off/on alarms, raising and lowering flags, operating required lighting, and conducting opening walkthroughs to ensure building safety and functionality before student occupancy. Closing includes ensuring the security of buildings, closing and locking windows and doors.

Performs custodial cleaning of an assigned route and assists in general cleaning throughout the school as directed.

Performs cleaning and monitors the bathrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follows Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclogs plumbing and waste traps as needed.

Performs restoration and maintenance of flooring.

Maintains custodial equipment and reports broken equipment to the Senior Custodian.

Maintains and may make minor repairs to school fixtures as well as furniture.

Moves and assembles furniture within the assigned building; sets up and breaks down for games, events, and meetings.

Assists in the removal of snow and ice by operating snow blowers, shovels, spreaders for clearing walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into buildings. May be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.

Maintains communication with the Senior Custodian and submits issues for work order submission.

Completes building-based work orders and assignments issued by the Senior Custodian, including cleaning area assignments, minor repairs, and special assignments.

Ensures building-wide cleaning operations are carried out.

Informs Senior Custodian of needed custodial supplies.

Performs daily checks of all mechanical spaces, sprinkler control rooms, and boiler rooms within assigned area and reports any unusual conditions.

Takes immediate reasonable action (if safe to do so) to control and limit damage by fire or flood.

Replaces needed lightbulbs, removes and replaces non-asbestos ceiling tiles, and replaces classroom air filters as directed.

Be familiar with and utilizes AHERA reports when carrying out duties throughout the building.

Attends and completes department-required training.

May operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers to maintain building appearances.

Responds to security and fire alarm calls appropriately.

Carries a radio while on duty for communication within the building.

Member may be directed to perform other custodial duties as required to meet the needs of the school district.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Hours

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to the start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Contact Information

Daniel Outerson, Director of School Building Maintenance

School Building Maintenance

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Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$22.85 Per Hour

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