What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Custodian 2026-098 position at City of Chicopee?
City of Chicopee
Position:
Facilities Custodian
Department: Facilities
Employment Status: Non-Exempt; UFCW 1459 Laborers; Full-Time
(40 Hours/Week)
Pay Grade: Grade 5L; Step 05
Salary Range: $19.89/Hour - $22.66/Hour
Schedule: Night Shift: Monday – Friday; 2:30PM -11:00PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License, High School Diploma/G.E.D. or in the process of obtaining one
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Facilities Department is hiring a Facilities Custodian who would be responsible for the performance of routine custodial duties during an assigned shift, to maintain the assigned municipal building and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Empties trash.
- Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms.
- Washes, strips, and waxes floors
- Cleans carpet as needed.
- Mows lawns, string trimming, rakes, and leaf blows.
- Sets up rooms for departmental and public meetings or events, when necessary.
- Cleans areas outside building.
- Vacuum, clean, and dust inside the building as needed.
- Enters and responds to work orders as needed or assigned.
- Does small carpentry, electrical and plumbing work with assistance.
- Snow Removal-Snow Plowing, Snow blower use, shoveling and Ice Melt Application.
- Works at other locations as needed or assigned.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
- Secures Buildings.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Successfully complete and pass a Board of Probations Background Check. - Required
- Successfully complete and pass a Fingerprinted Based Background Check.
- Successful completion of Basic Security Awareness Training within six (6) months of hire and biannually thereafter. - Required
- Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License. – Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. or one to three (1-3) months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. – Required
- Experience in building maintenance. – Preferred
- Working knowledge of landscaping equipment and snow removal equipment. – Preferred
BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:
Recurring Sick Time,
Vacation,
Thirteen Holidays Per Year,
Retirement Plan, and more…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
‘Indeed Apply’
OR
Select: “Download Application” under “Tools”
Human Resources Department
Chicopee City Hall – 2nd Floor
274 Front Street
Chicopee, MA, 01013
Questions?
Phone: (413) 594-1510
Email: Recruiting@chicopeema.gov
The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20 - $23