Date of Posting: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Department: Inspectional Services Department
Job Title: Custodian
Vacancies: One (1) Permanent Full-Time
Union Eligible: AFSCME Local 1736
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM
Salary
$47,849.39 (Year 1)
$48,342.68 (Year 2)
$49,329.27 (Year 3)
Overview:
The custodian is responsible for performing custodial duties in a building or specified area(s) of a large building, under the supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, their designated Assistant Supervisor of Custodians and Maintenance, and/or the Senior Building Custodian on duty at their assigned building.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs janitorial work using the proper equipment and implementing safety precautions.
• Ability to use the proper waxes and detergents, soaps, scouring agents, where needed, on various types of floors; wall; rest room equipment, furniture and other building furnishings and equipment.
• Knowledge of use, operation and care of custodial equipment, vacuum cleaners, floor machines, floor brushes, sweeping mops, shampooers.
• Operates and cares for low pressure heating systems and ventilating equipment.
• Adjusts and repairs furniture and fixtures in buildings with ability to be able to use tools necessary for minor repairs.
• Care and use of fire and accident equipment including various kinds of had fire extinguishers with knowledge of fire drills in public buildings.
• Follows written and/or oral instructions.
• Conforms to daily work schedule with ability to handle emergencies that arise.
• Maintains harmonious working relationships.
• Sufficient physical fitness to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of janitorial work in public buildings.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment use in custodial work.
• Knowledges of waxes, sealers, polishes, detergents and other cleaners and their proper use on various surfaces.
• Ability to follow daily schedule and under direction to cope with emergencies.
• Fluency in English and an additional language (ex: Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese, Arabic, Haitian Creole) strongly preferred.
• When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
*Please note that the salary scale is projected according to contractually negotiated salary increases between the City and AFSCME Local 1736 through Fiscal Year 2025.
How To Apply
A completed application, can be submitted via:
- Email ([email protected])
- Regular Post
- In-Person at the Personnel Department, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall
If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. Application review will begin the week of September 16th and will continue until the positions are filled.
Job Title: "Full-Time Custodian"
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Priority Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025)
* When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please call (781) 598-4000 or email us at [email protected].