Custodian I

South Kingstown Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kingstown Public Schools is seeking a Custodian I at South Kingstown High School in Wakefield, Rhode Island. The role requires routine cleaning and light maintenance to ensure safety and cleanliness of school buildings and grounds; work is performed under general supervision and may occur while the building is occupied.

Immediate starting date; on-site work. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, trash removal, dusting, furniture setup, operating custodial

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to perform custodial duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move light loads and climb ladders.
• Ability to serve building users courteously.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties wastebaskets and removes trash.
• Washes walls, windows, and boards; dusts furniture.
• Moves and sets up furniture for events or cleaning.
• Operates custodial equipment like vacuums, scrubbers, polishers.
• Performs seasonal snow/ice removal and applies salt/sand.
• Locks/unlocks doors and reports safety hazards.

Skills

Some knowledge of cleaning materials

Operate light custodial equipment

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Polishers

Push brooms

Mops

Job description

Custodian I

South Kingstown Public Schools South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps SKSD Administration Office - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5870837

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The Custodian I is responsible for performing routine cleaning and light maintenance duties to ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of school buildings and grounds. An employee in this classification is responsible for the cleanliness, neatness, and custodial care of the School District’s schools and properties. Although much of the work is repetitive in nature, the employee must exercise initiative in carrying out responsibilities according to established practices under general supervision. Work is typically performed while the building is occupied and requires the ability to adjust routines to meet changing circumstances and respond to the requests or directions of various building users. Assignments are provided orally or in writing, and work is reviewed by a supervisor during progress or upon completion to ensure that cleanliness standards and instructions are followed.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Sweeps, mops, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Empties wastebaskets and removes trash from the premises.
• Washes walls, windows, and blackboards/whiteboards.
• Dusts and wipes down tables, desks, windowsills, and other furniture.
• Moves, arranges, and sets up furniture, such as tables and chairs, for events or general cleaning.
• Operates various custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, polishers, push brooms, and mops.
• Performs seasonal snow and ice removal from sidewalks and walkways using hand tools and powered equipment; applies salt or sand to maintain safe, slip-free surfaces.
• Locks and unlocks doors and windows; may be required to open or secure the building at assigned times.
• Reports the need for repairs or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the cleanliness and custodial care of a school building.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning and custodial duties without close supervision.
• Ability to carry and move light loads and to climb ladders.
• Ability to operate and properly care for light custodial equipment
• Ability to serve a wide variety of building users courteously and efficiently.

Experience and Training

• No Previous experience required.
• On-job training will be provided.
• Prior custodial experience is helpful but not necessary.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to South Kingstown High School, SKSD Administration Office

South Kingstown High School is located on the Atlantic Coast, 32 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, in the village of Wakefield. The town covers an area of 63 square miles with a population of 28,000. The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is within five miles of South Kingstown High School.,

Job Requirements

• National BCI Required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Briggs , Human Resource Coo
• 307 Curtis Corner Road
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]