Jr. Custodian - (10 AM - 6 PM) New Bedford Resident Strongly Preferred - 8579

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

Jr. Custodian

Responsibilities:

Reports to the Principal/Senior Custodian to attend to problems or complaints

Assists in the preparing of all school functions and activities, and the moving and rearranging of all furniture and equipment under the direction of the Principal/Senior Custodian

Assists in maintaining a clear, sanitary and safe environment within the kitchen/cafeteria areas, as directed

Assists with unloading of all supplies and equipment the New Bedford School Department determines to be utilized or stored within the building

Assists, as directed, with the upkeep and maintenance of all heating and ventilation systems within the building, in addition to normal preventative maintenance

Assists, as directed, in securing the building, noting any areas requiring special attention

Notifies the Principal/Senior Custodian of facilities or equipment needing repair or attention

Performs all routine and non-routine work assignments as directed

Assists in cleaning and maintaining all areas of the building and grounds in a manner that will reflect cleanliness, efficiency, safety and pride at all times

Maintains a level of efficiency within the Custodial Department that reflects professionalism, not only to peers, but to the students and faculty as well

Performs other related duties as directed by the New Bedford School Department, as well as other duties in accordance with the job description per Muni-Class Code

Qualifications:

New Bedford residency required

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: Director of Facilities or Designee

Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.