Substitute Custodians

Substitute Custodians

East Providence School Department - East Providence, Rhode Island

Job ID: 5726988 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and/or Assistant Director perform general maintenance and custodial housekeeping duties. Some of these duties are day or night specific and apply to elementary or secondary levels. The following custodial duties are the expectation of the School Department.

1. Lavatories

• All fixtures (including bowls, sinks, mirrors, fixtures and bubblers) should be cleaned on a daily basis.
• Floors should be washed daily.
• Paper towels and toilet paper will be checked daily and replenished as needed.
• Soap dispensers to be kept full at all times.
• Toilet partitions and walls are to be kept clean by spot washing daily and complete washing monthly.
• Check all plumbing for leaks, slow drains or anything that does not seem to be operating properly.
• All heating vents should be cleaned and free of dust.

2. Grounds

• The grounds around the school are to be checked daily and all stones, papers, bottles, etc. are to be picked up and disposed of properly.
• Snow or ice on walks shall be cleared and sanded.

3. Classrooms

• Classrooms will be dry mopped daily and spot wet mopped as needed.
• Window sills, ledge and desks are to be dusted daily and washed as needed.
• Woodwork will be spot cleaned as necessary.
• Sinks and strainers are to be cleaned daily.
• Baskets are to be emptied daily and recycle bins emptied.
• Carpets will be vacuumed as needed.

4. Corridors

• Corridors will be dry and wet mopped daily and buffed during shut downs and summer cleaning.
• In schools with floor scrubbers, hallways should be washed daily.
• On rainy and snowy days, wet areas are to be mopped dry with special attention given to entrances and stairways.
• Woodwork and walls are to be cleaned when necessary.
• Water bubblers are to be washed and kept free from all debris on a daily basis.
• Buildings with carpet will be vacuumed daily.

5. Custodian's Closet and Storerooms

• Shall be kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Sinks shall be cleaned.
• Floor cleaning equipment shall be cleaned before storing.

6. Glass-Interiors

• Entrance windows and door glass should be checked daily and cleaned if necessary.
• All inside glass is to be cleaned when needed.

7. Lights

• Ceiling lights should be dusted and checked for burned out lamps and replaced as needed.

8. Heating

• Check the boiler the first thing in the morning during the heating season to be sure it is operating properly.
• Boiler rooms are to be kept orderly and shall not be used as storerooms.
• Boiler rooms are to be swept once a week.
• Check water levels in boilers and drain water if necessary.

9. Emergency Lights

• Emergency lights are to be tested once a month. Be sure that all lights work. Date and initial log.
• Check battery for corrosion and check color button that indicates if battery is charged. The green button should be at the top of the battery. If it is not, then the battery does not have a full charge. Notify the maintenance office so that the necessary repairs can be made.

10. Hot Lunch Program

• The lunch room, gym or rooms being used for the hot lunch program will be swept and mopped after lunch is finished and tables have been cleared.
• Rubbish barrels are to be washed and kept clean at all times.
• Trash barrels are to be emptied between lunches.

11. Emergency Procedures

• In case of an emergency after school hours and weekends, you should page the night supervisor or Director of Facilities/Security or Assistant Director of Facilities.

12. Supervision

• Custodian shall be under the supervision and direction of the direction of the Director of Facilities. They shall attend promptly and courteously to requests of the Principal in their respective buildings. The Director of Facilities/Security shall be notified if any custodian leaves the building during working hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clean and keeps in an orderly condition all areas within School Department buildings, including but not limited to: classrooms, restrooms, lavatories, washrooms, showers, study rooms, break rooms, offices, waiting areas, laboratories, closets, storage spaces, hallways, kitchen, gyms, auditoriums, and all other rooms within the school building or on school grounds.

2. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping or scrubbing, and polishing floors, removing trash and other refuse, dusting equipment, furniture, or fixtures, polishing metal fixtures or trimmings, assisting in the general maintenance of the school building, making minor maintenance repairs within the building(s), assisting in general snow removal as necessary.

3. Assist in general grounds maintenance as necessary.

4. Completing and filing all necessary requisitions and orders.

5. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the school principal and/or Facilities Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of any manuals, electrical and internal combustion cleaning, clearing, cutting devices, such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, etc. and all tools required for completion of minor maintenance repairs.

Must be able to communicate in English, at the proficiency level necessary to:

• Recognize hazardous material symbols, poison symbols, and other caution signs symbols commonly encountered during custodial functions.
• Successfully communicate orally with students, faculty, the principal, and supervisors, especially in emergency situations such as fire evacuations, medical emergencies, etc.

Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements.

Must be able to understand and safely operate common custodial equipment, snow clearing equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and minor maintenance tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or graduation from a Trade or Vocational School.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including bending, climbing, kneeling, stretching, walking, sitting, and standing. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment up to seventy-five (75) pounds and/or move objects up to one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the carpentry, mechanical, masonry, landscaping, construction and facilities maintenance trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards as well as environmental hazards such as molds and various solvents. Must be able to wear a respirator, protective mask and clothing, and hearing protection.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and