Custodian III (Head Custodian)

South Kingstown Public Schools; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kingstown Public Schools Broad Rock Middle School in Wakefield, Rhode Island is seeking a Custodian III (Head Custodian). This supervisory role oversees a small custodial crew, ensures cleanliness and custodial care of a large public building, and performs a variety of manual tasks following instructions.

Immediate starting date and full-time status are indicated. The position requires experience in janitorial work, ability to plan and review staff tasks, and responsibility for building

Qualifications

• Considerable custodial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate custodial staff and sets schedules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning procedures

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

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Custodian III (Head Custodian)

South Kingstown Public Schools Broad Rock Middle School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5884387

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CUSTODIAN III

NATURE OF WORK

This is supervisory and manual work in the cleaning and care of public buildings.

An employee in this class is responsible for the cleanliness, neatness and custodial care of a large public building such as a senior or junior high school. The employee is responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of a small crew of custodial workers and for performing a variety of manual activities requiring the exercise of some initiative and judgment in their performance. Assignments are given in the form of oral or written instructions. Work is subject to review by a superior in progress or upon completion for results obtained and for adherence to instructions.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate custodial workers; sets up work schedules; orders supplies;
• Opens the building for use; unlocks all doors; turns on lights; checks heat; makes rounds checking for vandalism or damage; reports maintenance or repair needs; raises flag; brings in mail; closes building for the night; locks and secures windows and doors;
• Sweeps walks; shovels snow from walks and spreads salt;
• Receives deliveries; puts away supplies;
• Arranges furniture for various meetings; moves furniture and materials from room to room;
• Changes light bulbs;
• Sweeps, mops and polishes floors; vacuums rugs; cleans up spills;
• Unplugs toilets and drains;
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as scrubbers and polishers, vacuum cleaners, push brooms and mops;
• Performs related work as required;

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures;
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of subordinate custodial employees;
• Ability to assume responsibility for the cleanliness and custodial care of a large public building;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning and custodial duties;
• Ability to carry and move light loads and to climb ladders;
• Ability to operate and properly care for a variety of light custodial equipment;
• Ability to serve a wide variety of building users courteously and efficiently.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Considerable experience in janitorial or custodial work.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Welcome to Broad Rock Middle School

Broad Rock Middle 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 Broad Rock Middle School.As of February there are 435 students enrolled at BRMSThe administrative staff consists of a principal, and two assistant principals, department chairs in the areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and special education, unified arts, and guidance.The professional staff includes 40 classroom teachers including 7 special education teachers. There are 2 school counselors, 1 student assistance counselor, a media specialist as well as a school nurse, a school psychologist and a social worker. We have 9 para-professional aides to also support teaching and learning.

Job Requirements

• National BCI
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Adams , Director of Facilities
• 135 Asa Pond Rd
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]