Maintenance Custodian - day8 hours per day (6:30 am 2:30 pm) Monday - Friday 40 hours per weekHourly rate per salary table Grade 5 - $18.3678 to $25.9379 hour - based on experience Start date: August 21, 2026Overview of the Position: Skilled manual work relating to the care and maintenance of a school building or buildings, surrounding grounds, and related equipment; all other related work as required. Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and/or Head Custodian to perform building maintenance, repairs, and custodial functions, following acceptable standards of quality and performance, requiring a moderate measure of responsibility and Judgement in determining method of completion. Work is generally performed indoors, with occasional exposure to rain, snow and other weather conditions when maintaining exterior of buildings and grounds; regular exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, and the noise associated with cleaning and maintenance equipment; may be assigned evening and/or weekend hours. Makes frequent contact with students, teachers and staff.
Primary/other Functions: Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties as directed.Makes repairs to furniture, buildings, and equipment.Operates and makes minor repairs to heating and cooling systems including thermostat and safety controls.Moves and sets up furniture and equipment.Collects and disposes of refusePerforms ground maintenance may include caring for lawns, shrubs, plants, and trees: weeds and waters lawns, flowers, and plants; prunes trees and shrubs; cuts grass, trims hedges, shrubs, and bushes; rakes and packs leaves; removes snow in winterLays out and prepares athletic fields for use: rakes, fills in holes, lines out baselines, etc; maintains grounds and fields, picking up litter, and maintains neatness of streets and sidewalks surrounding school buildings.Performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks; sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning restrooms, polishing and waxing furniture and floors, and cleaning common areasMay open building(s): unlock doors, turn lights on, checks heating and cooling systems, etc.May close building(s): lock doors, turn lights off, secures building(s).Recommended Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: High school diploma preferred; two years of experience in building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Certification/License Required: MA Class D Drivers License required; MA Commercial Drivers License preferred. General knowledge of custodial methods and materials. Ability to supervise employees and communicate effectively. Massachusetts Class D driver's license preferred.Knowledge and Skills Required: General knowledge of building maintenance and methods.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and wiring. Ability to read and follow Instructions on the labels of chemical and cleaning supplies. Ability to use hand tools for repairs and maintenance. Basic skills in performing preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion.Physical RequirementsConstant moderate to strenuous physical effort. Extensive walking, standing, reaching, stooping, and climbing. Frequently lifts or moves furniture and equipment weighing 60 pounds or more.Conditions of EmploymentSubject to CORI/SORI background checks and verification of employment eligibility. Required to comply with school safety protocols and applicable regulations.EvaluationThe Maintenance Custodian - day will receive a performance evaluation annually in accordance with school policy.Benefits: Health, dental, sick time, vacation and personal time.TO APPLY: Applicants may apply through SchoolSpring (preferred but not required) or submit a letter of interest and resume directly to: Crystal Fairman, School Business Administrator -
[email protected] Or by mail to Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Attn: Crystal Fairman 80 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Equal Opportunity EmployerSmith Vocational and Agricultural High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.
