Custodian (3-8 pm)

Pawtucket Public Schools; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawtucket Public Schools is seeking a Custodian to maintain attractive, sanitary, and safe facilities for students, staff, and the public across district buildings. You will arrange furniture for meetings, adjust HVAC for comfort and efficiency, and address safety concerns to keep the environment conducive to learning and events.

The role includes securing premises, cleaning classrooms and common areas, restocking supplies, inspecting buildings, performing basic repairs, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading comprehension required.
• Ability to follow multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings and events.
• Regulate HVAC to provide comfortable conditions and conserve energy.
• Respond to safety/operational concerns to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Secure facilities and grounds to minimize risks and losses.
• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and other spaces to maintain sanitation.
• Distribute supplies and equipment as needed.
• Inspect facilities for safe operations and identify needed repairs.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for ongoing use.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations (opening, access, snow removal).
• Repair furniture/equipment (bulbs, drains, etc.) as needed.
• Communicate issues to Lead Custodian and assist as required.

Skills

Operating equipment

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical equipment

Common tools

Job description

• Position Type:

  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian



• Date Posted:

  9/12/2026



• Location:

  Pawtucket School Department

QUALIFICATIONS:

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public at district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

DUTIES:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.


• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the purpose of providing temperatures appropriate to the season and ensuring economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.


• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.


• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability for the district.


• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at a School or District Office.


• Distributes/replenishes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring disseminating materials to appropriate parties.


• Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.


• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.


• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.


• Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. light bulbs, switches, unclogging drains, sinks, toilets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.


• Communicates job related issues or concerns to Lead Custodian.


• Performs related work as required by the Lead Custodian and the building Administrator.


• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting in the completion of their work activities.


• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the function of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.


• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instruction. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes; methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.


• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate date; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required t work with others I a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes, and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• The usual and customary method of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.


• High School Diploma; ability to read and write at high school level

License/Certificates

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Rhode Island driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $16.00 per hour without benefits


• Hours:
  
  
  
  • 3:00PM–8:00PM
  
  
  
  

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.