Temporary Building Custodian

Burlington, MA

Responding to the Head Custodian, this temporary part time position performs semi-skilled manual work involving the custodial care and maintenance of public buildings.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks such as emptying trash containers, vacuuming rugs, sweeping floors and stairways, cleaning dusting and polishing furniture, assisting with modest re-arranging of office furniture as requested by departments, replacing light bulbs, window cleaning, keeping bathrooms clean and supplied.
May perform minor grounds keeping activities.
Maintain awareness of activities and meetings scheduled each evening and ensures that rooms are unlocked and ready for use, may unlock equipment closets and to help set up equipment if necessary.
Perform building security by securing buildings at the close of the day, note and report maintenance needs and signs of damage to the Head Custodian.

Minimum qualifications include

Minimum high school diploma or equivalency with one year of experience in building custodial and maintenance work or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
General knowledge of custodial materials and methods.
Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor.
Customer service skills and ability to communicate successfully with coworkers and the public.

This is a non-union, temporary, part time position, up to 19 hours per week with possibility of becoming full time

Hours of work are Monday-Thursday 6:00am-10:00am, Friday 6:00am-9:30am

Pay rate is $30.56/hour

Applications received by October 5, 2026 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Please note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. A CORI check would only be completed on an applicant as a final step in the interview process. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a successful CORI background check.

Methods to apply for this position:

Click on the Apply Now button (preferred)

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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:

Cheralyn Rosati

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Burlington

29 Center Street

Burlington, MA 01803

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer