Custodian (Part-Time)

City of East Providence•East Providence, RI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the supervisors of the Division of Public Buildings, the Custodian – Part Time performs routine building custodial duties, general building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and related work as assigned. The City is currently seeking applicants for part-time schedules of 15, 25, or 10 hours per week, with specific shift times available Monday through Friday or on weekends. Final shift assignments will be based on candidate ranking, preferred shift priority, anticipated start date, and operational needs.

Requirements

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to use cleaning tools and operate cleaning equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively with members of the public and other employees.
Ability to perform assigned duties independently with limited supervision and effectively manage assigned work within established timeframes.
Ability to understand and follow safety instructions, product labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods.
Flexibility in availability to meet division staffing needs.
Ability to lift objects weighing (50) fifty pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and climb ladders and stairs as required to perform custodial duties.
Ability to move heavy equipment or furniture.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
Sufficient strength and physical ability to safely use hand tools and equipment required for routine custodial and minor maintenance duties.
Successful candidates may be subject to a pre-employment physical exam.
Candidate will be required to pass a BCI (Criminal Investigation) as well as a physical, back and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing the floors and walls of halls, offices, and rooms.
Maintaining general oversight and security of assigned buildings and offices, including opening and closing facilities, locking doors and windows, setting alarms, and reporting unusual or suspicious conditions.
Identifying and promptly reporting maintenance needs, unsafe conditions, property damage, vandalism, or other building-related concerns to a supervisor.
Properly using and storing cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
Operating heavy industrial buffers or scrubbers.
Cleaning plumbing fixtures and washrooms.
Stocking washrooms with soap and other necessary supplies.
Moving furniture and other equipment.
Cleaning sidewalks, performing lawn and gardening maintenance.
Clearing sidewalks of snow and ice.
Performing routine custodial and minor building maintenance duties, including cleaning, minor repairs, painting, window washing, changing light bulbs, and related tasks as assigned.
Setting up and breaking down rooms for meetings, programs, and special events, including tables, chairs, and related equipment.
Other duties as required.