Custodian - Districtwide for 2nd Shift

North Smithfield School Department; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Smithfield School Department is seeking a Custodian for the districtwide second shift in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. This is a twelve-month position reporting to the Facilities Manager and Building Administrator.

Immediate starting date, compensation per NSASSP contract, with responsibilities including cleaning, safety checks, snow removal, and grounds maintenance. The role requires physical capability and a willingness to support supervisors in achieving a clean, safe school

Qualifications

• Must meet physical demands as certified by a physician.
• Willingness to assist supervisors in achieving cleanliness goals.
• Demonstrated aptitude for fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Superintendent may deem additional qualifications important.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial functions to keep the building and premises neat and clean as assigned by Head Custodian/Facilities Manager.
• Sweep, dust, mop, wash, vacuum, and maintain cleanliness according to schedule.
• Move furniture or equipment as required for activities and as directed.
• Perform grounds keeping chores to maintain safe, attractive school grounds.
• Ensure security of the building by opening/closing and securing doors/windows.
• Assist in checking fire safety and fire equipment; know alarm system.
• Be aware of water shut-offs for emergencies.
• Monitor electrical panels for emergencies.
• Perform snow removal tasks or apply sand to walkways as trained.
• Report major repairs or damage; log items in SchoolDude system.
• Respond to emergencies in school buildings.
• Remain on campus during school hours if required.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and order replacements.
• Provide input to budget as requested.
• Perform other custodial functions as assigned.

Skills

Good health certification

Willingness to assist

Aptitude for responsibilities

Flexibility to Superintendent needs

Job description

Custodian - Districtwide for 2nd Shift

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967161
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

North Smithfield School Department
Position Title: Custodian
Reports to: Facilities Manager, Building Administrator
Approved by: Superintendent of Schools
Revised: July 2011; April 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides students with a safe, clean, healthy and functional school building environment and grounds in which to learn and develop.
a.Assumes responsibility and/or management as assigned for the above.
b.Provide these services in a confidential and responsible nature.

SALARY & WORK SCHEDULE:Per NSASSP Contract. Twelve-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS: (See also “Qualification Requirements”)

1. Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician certifying that the person can meet the physical demands of the position.
2. A willingness to assist supervisors in attaining the goals for cleanliness of a building.
3. Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
4. Such addition or modification to the above as the Superintendent may deem important.

REPORTS TO AND IS SUPERVISED BY:
Building Principal
Facilities Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full time per NSASSP Contract.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Perform custodial functions - keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas - neat and clean at all times as assigned by the Head Custodian and/or Facilities Manager and/or Principal. a.Items for cleaning include the following, although not all inclusive: windows, chairs, desks, tables, chalkboards, walls, signs, building face, radiators, waste containers, floors, paper dispensers, sinks, toilets, urinals, corridors, classroom floors and fixtures, drinking fountains, counters, light fixtures, mirrors, rugs, doors, furniture, and equipment - according to the schedule provided and as necessary.
2. Perform any and all activities related to the cleaning of the buildings. a.Activities include sweeping, dusting, mopping, washing, vacuuming, treating, spraying, removing, collecting, applying, and such other activities as necessary to maintain the building in a clean and enhanced appearance according to the schedule provided and as necessary.
3. Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Facilities Manager.
4. Perform grounds keeping chores, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition. a.Activities include sweeping, raking, lawn mowing, washing, removing, collecting, and such other activities as necessary to maintain the grounds in a clean and enhanced appearance according to the schedule provided and as necessary.
5. Assume responsibility for the general security of the building: the opening and closing of the building each school day and determine, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secure, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. Check daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly. Check doors during the course of the day or shift to insure they are closed at all times.
6. Assist in checking the general fire safety of the building. Know the alarm system and help conduct an annual check of the fire equipment.
7. Maintain awareness of all water shut offs in the building in case of emergency.
8. Maintain awareness of all electrical panels in the building in case of an emergency.
9. Perform snow removal tasks: shovel, plow if trained and requested and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate. Operate snow removal equipment as trained (walk-behind snow blowers, snow removal sweeper, tractor with or without bucket, and sit-on snow blower.)
10. Report immediately to the Principal and/or Facilities Manager major repairs needed or any damage to school property. Note any significant occurrence or maintenance items regarding repairs required in the school’s SchoolDude system.
11. Respond to emergency situations in school buildings.
12. Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the Principal and/or the custodial supervisor.
13. Keep an inventory of custodial supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and order needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the operation of the schools.
14. Maintains an inventory of school supplies if requested.
15. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
16. Provide input to budget, both short- and long-term, as requested.
17. Perform other custodial functions as assigned or needed.
18. In addition to the above requirements, any other qualifications and/or assignments by the Facilities Manager, Building Principal, and Superintendent which they may find appropriate.

Qualification Requirements

• Job Knowledge: The extent to which the employee has the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Judgment: The approach used in making decisions. Ability to think and act in a logical and calm manner.
• Initiative: Willingness to approach new and difficult tasks. Ability to find new ways of accomplishing goals.
• Quality/Quantity of Work: Accuracy, thoroughness, quantity, and time in which responsibilities and assignments are being carried out.
• Organization and Time Management: The ability to plan and organize own work.
• Communication: The ability to communicate with others effectively in written and/or oral communications.
• Neatness in appearance and work: Ability to maintain appropriate neatness in dress.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student, employee information and observations from the work dat. Ability not to spread gossip and rumors of any kind.
• Reliability: The responsibility assumed by the employee for his or her actions.
• Work Relations: Attitude towards work, co-workers, and the organization. Willingness and ability to work with and for others. Success in dealing with students, parents, and the general public.
• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures: the knowledge of school and department organization policies.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The resourcefulness in handling assignments and solving problems, in areas other than primary responsibility. Versatile application of knowledge and skills. Flexible.
• Attendance: The absence, arrival time, departure time, and other unscheduled time away from the job. Regular and consistent attendance is essential for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. Occasional exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Noise – Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.

Rating Key:

• Occasionally – up to 1/3 of the time
• Frequently – from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Constantly – 2/3 of the time or more.

1. Strength – Medium – Lift 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
2. Standing – (C)
3. Walking – (C)
4. Sitting – (O)
5. Lifting – (C)
6. Pushing – (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
7. Pulling – (C) Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
8. Climbing – (O) To ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces.
9. Stooping – (C) Bending the body downward and forward to bending the spine at the waist.
10. Crouching – (C) Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
11. Reaching – (F) Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
12. Handling – (C) Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s).
13. Talking – (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
14. Hearing – (O) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air.

General Education Development

General educational development embraces those aspects of education (formal and informal) which contribute to the worker’s reasoning development and ability to follow instructions. This is education of