Building Custodian
About the position
Brookline Council on Aging seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Building Custodian to support daily operations at the Senior Center and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for older adults and visitors. This position plays a key role in maintaining facility cleanliness, supporting programs and events, and performing routine building maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Open and secure the building daily and ensure all areas are prepared for use.
- Set up and break down furniture, equipment, coffee, and food for programs and events.
- Maintain cleanliness of all interior spaces, including washing windows and walls, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and disposing of trash and recycling.
- Change light bulbs, perform minor repairs, and report major issues to the Building Department.
- Monitor building systems to ensure proper operation, including checking boiler gauges, heating, ventilation, and elevator functionality.
- Maintain inventories, order supplies, prepare work orders, and keep accurate records.
- Contact police or fire departments in emergencies.
- Perform related tasks and additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and experience in custodial or maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Class D Driver’s License.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.
- Ability to use basic hand tools for maintenance and repairs.
- Capacity to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to identify building maintenance needs.
- Ability to work independently on an established schedule.
- Ability to manage moderate to strenuous physical tasks, including lifting up to 60 pounds.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement pension
- generous paid time off
