CUSTODIAN (#002-121922)


Center Elementary School
Tewksbury Public Schools
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 4109510 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Re-posted: February 15, 2023 Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Building Custodian
Center Elementary School
Full-Time Position

This position begins immediately
Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Salary: $38,386.00 to $49,424.00

The Custodian provides students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment in which to learn, play, work, and develop.

1.Cleans, maintains and disinfects as necessary: floors, corridors, bathroom floors and fixtures, drinking fountains, and all glass surfaces
2.Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes, polishes floors, rooms, hallways, and closets
3.Washes windows, woodwork, walls, and other surfaces
4.Scrubs and cleans restrooms
5.Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in restrooms, kitchens, and classroom facilities
6.Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles
7.Picks up paper and other trash in the building and/or on school grounds
8.Secures the facility each work day at the close of the last shift, including locking all entrance doors, closing and locking windows, walking the facility to inspect potential internal alarm notifications, ensuring exterior site lighting is operational and that all interior lighting, except that which is utilized for safety, is off, and enabling the intrusion alarm system
9.Checks heating and air conditioning equipment to ensure the proper working order and reports any failures to the Head Custodian/Foreman or Principal
10.Check daily to insure all exit doors are opened at the start of each school day
11.Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, neat and clean at all times
12.Shovel and sand walks and steps as needed
13.Report all needed repairs such as broken windows, as well as vandalism damage to the Head Custodian/Foreman and Principal
14.Replace light bulbs as needed
15.Ensures that the United States Flag is raised and lowered at appropriate times and removed at the end of the last shift
16.Perform miscellaneous duties such as setting up tables and chairs for special events, providing direction, and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons
17.Painting and other duties, as assigned

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2
Salary: $38,386 to $49,424 Per Year


Welcome to Tewksbury Public Schools!

The Tewksbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tewksbury Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing functions. Regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to move, push, pull or lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, and squatting when carrying out routine duties. Must be able to climb ladders and otherwise access all levels of public facilities. May spend entire shift walking or standing.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
  • High School/Trade School degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    There are no application questions required for this job posting.

    Contact Information
    Maura Rauseo, Human Resources Specialists
    139 Pleasant Street
    Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876
    Phone: 978-640-7805
    Fax: 978-640-7808
    Email: mrauseo@tewksbury.k12.ma.us