Part Time Custodians - (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

Standard Hours: 18

Duties

• Work under the direction of the Senior Custodian performing regular duties of a Junior Building Custodian as it pertains to the cleaning and up-keep of the school building and surrounding grounds.
• Performs work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of tile floors and other associated work.
• Performs work that requires the ability to climb ladders perform heavy manual labor including emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, moving supplies and equipment and performs other related duties as requested.
• Delivers supplies.
• Prepares building for authorized events and approved permits.
• Limits access to building to authorized personnel or those attending an authorized event and approved permits.
• Provides quality customer service for building users.
• Locks doors, windows and sections of building; activates security alarms.
• Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, or a designated PBRM official.
• Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows, doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal.
• Provides assistance to maintain safe and effective building operations.
• Performs upkeep such as changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles.
• Keeps grounds and entranceways free from litter and debris.
• Provides assistance needed to maintain security in and around the building.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dependable with the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the Principal, school staff, City departments, public, contractors, and other building users.
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal relations skills.
• Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.
• Possession of a Driver's License preferred.
• Must be City of Springfield resident.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at

[email protected].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, [email protected].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [email protected]