Custodian (Part-Time)

Custodian - Part Time

Under the direction of the supervisors of the Division of Public Buildings, the Custodian – Part Time performs routine building custodial duties, including light and heavy cleaning.

General responsibilities include:

• Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing the floors and walls of halls, offices, and rooms.
• 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.
• Operating the boilers for a small heating plant.
• Providing minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Painting.
• Washing windows.
• Changing light bulbs.
• Vacuuming.
• Emptying wastebaskets.
• Maintaining a general watch over buildings and offices.
• Setting up events.
• Other duties as required.

Desirable abilities, knowledges, and skills include:

• 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.
• Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods.
• Flexibility in availability to meet division staffing needs.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift objects weighing fifty pounds.
• Ability to move heavy equipment or furniture.
• Sufficient strength to use hammers and wrenches for general maintenance.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• 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.

Apply online at the City of East Providence Employment website on ADP Workforce Now.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026.

At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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