Custodian - 2nd Shift

Westerly Public Schools • Westerly, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The custodian position is designed to clean and maintain the buildings and grounds of Westerly Public Schools, ensuring a result that provides a safe, attractive, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and community members to use each day.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a custodial capacity in the private or public sector or successful experience as a maintenance worker in a school system
• Possess ability to speak and understand English, basic reading comprehension, math problem-solving/trouble-shooting, and verbal communication skills as determined by standard assessments.
• Working knowledge of basic computer technology, including the ability to access and use email and complete required online training and professional development activities.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Possesses strong manual dexterity to effectively operate cleaning equipment and perform required tasks.
• Capable of frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Able to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders as part of daily responsibilities.
• Maintains the physical strength, stamina, and overall health necessary to perform moderately heavy manual labor on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned school facilities at all times.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning of classrooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other designated areas within Westerly Public Schools.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish, shovel snow, clean walks and grounds, move furniture, replace light bulbs, clean sewer lines, may sand and finish floors, may spot-patch walls and woodwork.
• May paint as required and set up furniture for activities.
• May perform minor preventive maintenance inside and outside the building as directed.
• Secures building each evening if a second shift employee or according to summer/break schedules.
• Transport and deliver materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture within and between district locations, as assigned.
• Can be asked to open/work at other schools during this shift.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of school facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED