Custodian Hope Elementary (30 hours)

Custodian – Hope Elementary (30 hours) Job ID: 5814172 Application Deadline: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Part‑time Job Description The Scituate School Department seeks a reliable, hardworking, and safety‑conscious custodian to support the cleanliness, maintenance, security, and overall appearance of district facilities. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, families, and community members by performing custodial, maintenance, and facility support duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clean, disinfect, and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and wash floors, walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures. Replenish restroom and custodial supplies as needed. Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and waste materials. Follow established cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols. Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, and vacuum systems. Strip, wax, buff, and refinish floors as directed. Perform routine maintenance tasks and report building maintenance needs to supervisors. Assist with preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs. Assist with snow removal activities, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and clearing walkways, entrances, and exits. Support grounds maintenance activities as assigned. Assist with emergency weather response and building readiness activities. Open, secure, and lock buildings as assigned. Ensure windows, doors, and building access points are properly secured. Monitor facilities and report safety concerns, vandalism, or maintenance issues. Respond appropriately to emergency situations and facility needs. Set up and break down furniture, equipment, and rooms for school and community events. Assist with deliveries, inventory, and movement of materials and equipment. Support district operations during special events and activities. Follow all district policies, procedures, safety regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements. Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. Attend required trainings and meetings. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal, Facilities Director, or Superintendent/designee. Utilize district technology systems to support daily operations, communication, maintenance, and facility management. Enter, update, and monitor maintenance requests using the district work order management system. Utilize facility scheduling software to support building use, event preparation, and coordination of facility resources. Access and respond to district email and electronic communications in a timely manner. Maintain accurate electronic records related to maintenance activities, inspections, inventory, and facility operations. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and effectively use new technologies, software applications, and operational systems as adopted by the district. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to perform custodial and cleaning duties in a school environment. Ability to operate or learn to operate custodial equipment and machinery safely. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and strong work ethic. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public. Previous custodial, facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience preferred. Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safety procedures. Experience working in a school or public facility environment. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Physical Requirements Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and reach. Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment safely. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday. Valid driver’s license and travel between districts and other locations as necessary. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Vision requirements include close and distance vision. Work environment may involve moderate to loud noise levels, depending on location and activity. Terms of Employment Salary, benefits, work schedule, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state and federal background checks, including Rhode Island BCI and national fingerprint‑based criminal history checks. Performance shall be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and district procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Equal Employment Officer at P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact Information Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and School Communications 3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, Rhode Island 02815 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education