Building Custodian at Longsjo Middle School

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• Authorization to work in the US
• Previous maintenance/custodial work preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position

Responsibilities

Typical duties performed are:

• cleaning, dusting, sweeping, washing, buffing, and waxing floors,
• washing windows, changing light bulbs,
• policing grounds, sweeping walks, cutting lawns,
• removing snow and ice,
• caring for custodial equipment,
• emptying wastebaskets, removing and burning trash,
• operating low-pressure heating and ventilating systems,
• ordering custodial supplies,
• and making minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing systems.
• Is responsible for performing and directing the performance of custodial duties in a building.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

This series includes positions that provide, supervise, or administer the custodial staff and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds, walks, lawns, and shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning, housekeeping, and operation and maintenance of low-pressure heating, lighting, and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge. Also included are positions that are responsible for maintaining order and safeguarding occupants in addition to the custodial and housekeeping duties when the latter are primary.

The aforementioned job title is authorized for use in the Building Maintenance Series. The title definitions include illustrative duties and are not all-inclusive.

Terms Of Employment/Salary/Work Year

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

HOURS: 2pm - 10pm

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits

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