Senior Building Custodian Maintenance

Public BuildingsDETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the duties of a Building Custodian, to include but not limited to: cleaning; dusting; sweeping, washing, buffing and waxing floors; shampooing rugs and carpets; moving furniture and other objects; washing walls; washing glass and windows; polishing wood work; changing of light bulbs or LED equivalents; sweeping walkways; removing ice and snow; caring for custodial equipment; emptying trash baskets; collecting trash and recycling , operating low pressure HVAC systems, performing minor carpentry; making minor repairs to buildings, equipment, plumbing systems, lighting systems and HVAC systems; install window screens and storm windows as needed; check on safety appliances and fire extinguishers, etc., raise and lower flags daily; lift heavy objects; requisition, receive and store supplies
• Investigate and report maintenance problems
• Be available for emergency on-call status and make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, storms and adverse weather conditions
• Perform the duties of a Building Maintenance Person, to include but not be limited to: miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and property requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, and other skilled trades
• Assume the responsibilities and authorities of the Supervisor of Custodians of the Department of Public Buildings, when directed, in the absence of the Supervisor of Custodians
• Perform such other related tasks and duties as directed

QUALIFICATIONS and ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diplomat or GED required with advanced training or on the job experience in related fields preferred
• Prior custodial experience
• Prior experience in all phases of building maintenance
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience in supplies and materials inventory, procurement and management
• Must have valid class D Massachusetts Driver license
• Must have Criminal Offender Record Information "CORI" report acceptable to the City
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment
• Ability of safely operate and use all equipment required of the job
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Frequent moderate to strenuous physical effort required to perform duties under variable conditions required. Occasionally required to push/pull or lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, more frequently required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, turn and twist on a regular basis
• Ability to reach and work with arms overhead
• Have manual dexterity and strength to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arm

REMARKSThis job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the City of Quincy

and the employee, and it is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the requirements of

the job change

Salary

Start: $67,057 - Step 20: $77,528

Applying for the PositionTo apply for the position, please visit the Submitting an Application for Employment Page. On the page you will find the City of Quincy Employment Application as well as directions on how to submit the application both via mail and electronically.

Published: May 18, 2026 at 04:26:47 PM

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