Custodian, Second Shift

Salary: $24.84 - $30.75 Hourly
Location : Needham, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Building Maintenance Division - DPW
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Town of Needham is seeking individuals to fill the position of Custodian. Under the general guidance of the Senior Custodian, the Custodian will perform a variety of custodial duties in support of the maintenance of assigned municipal or school buildings, and adjacent grounds.

This position is ideal for those looking to grow their career through on-the-job training while being provided great benefits such as employer-paid training opportunities, overtime opportunities, tuition assistance and professional development, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options, and more!

Schedule: 2:00 - 10:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Work Location: School building

CON #26076

Duties and Responsibilities
These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:

• Maintain and sanitize assigned areas using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and electrically operated buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuum cleaners, and shampooers.
• Perform duties such as sweeping, washing, waxing, and polishing building floors and stairways; cleaning and dusting furniture; polishing conference tables and countertops; emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms.
• Maintain landscaping and snow removal at entrances, stairs, ramps, lawns and sidewalks adjacent to the building.
• Inspect assigned area and identify maintenance needs and/or safety hazards by correcting hazards when appropriate or submitting work order when additional support is necessary.
• Maintain proper inventory and stock of all cleaning supplies including but not limited to paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and cleaning chemicals.
• Provide routine security of facility including monitoring hallways, ensuring that windows and doors are locked, and setting alarms when leaving the facility.
• Mandatory participation in the Town's Snow and Ice removal program which may include clearing snow and ice from stairs, entrances and walkways, and plowing.

Requirements
The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job:

• Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience

Pre-Hire Process:

• Applicants are subject to a CORI/SORI check, physical, and drug and alcohol screening as conditions of employment
• Applicants working in a Needham Public School Building are subject to a separate CORI/SORI check and fingerprints for the national criminal background check as a condition of employment

Supplemental Information

To apply , please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply."

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on March 17, 2026.
The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.

We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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