DPW: School Custodians

City of Somerville FY22 Budget

Core Function

To provide a clean, safe, and productive learning environment for all students, teachers, and staff at Somerville Schools.

Personal Services Changes

Personal Services are projected up 4.7% for FY22.


This is primarily due to fully funding positions that were partially funded in FY21.


Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases based on annual performance reviews.

Ordinary Maintenance Changes

Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected to increase 20% in FY22.


This line funds contracted custodial services for a number of City buildings including the High School, which is the primary driver for the increase.

FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress

Goal 1: Expand on Standard Operating Procedures by developing publishing a set of cleanliness standards for School facilities.

  • Publish a set of cleanliness standards for school facilities.

Goal 2: Provide operational support for the expansion of the school composting and recycling programs.

  • Number of schools participating in school composting and recycling programs.

FY22 Budget

Personnel Listing