Custodian - Nights

Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; Warwick (RI); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Warwick Public Schools is seeking a Night Custodian for the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center in Warwick, Rhode Island. The role involves cleaning classrooms and facilities, maintaining safety and security, and supporting building operations during evenings.

The position requires the ability to work independently, follow directions, and communicate clearly with staff and students. The district provides a full-time night schedule with seasonal adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in public school buildings and grounds.
• Ability to operate and maintain basic building systems cautiously and independently.
• Pre-employment physical may be required.

Responsabilités

• Clean and maintain designated spaces to established standards.
• Clean a commercial kitchen.
• Request, proportion and use chemicals and supplies.
• Collect and dispose of garbage per district guidelines.
• Move or assist in moving furniture and equipment within areas.
• Assist in the operation and minor maintenance of building systems when needed.

Connaissances

Independent work

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Team interaction

Formation

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Outils

Floor machines

Vacuum cleaners

Ladders

Snow removal equipment

Description du poste

Warwick Public Schools Warwick Area Career and Technical Center - Warwick, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Custodian - Nights

Warwick Public Schools Warwick Area Career and Technical Center - Warwick, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION : 12

SHIFT : Nights- (2:00pm to 9:00 pm) 35 hrs./wk. - 52 wks./yr.*hours may change during school recess periods

SALARY :*Salary listed is union step compensation. Outside applicants start at Step 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : The custodian under the general direction of the Head Custodian will be responsible for daily, school recess and summer cleaning, security, conservation of utilities and grounds, including snow removal. The custodian will also be responsible to assist in the operation and minor maintenance of the various building systems such as lighting, plumbing, electrical, heat and ventilation, etc. using established practices and procedures within a public school building.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :

• 1. Cleans and maintains, by established standards, designated spaces, equipment, etc. by performing specific duties such as: vacuuming, dry and wet mopping, wet dusting, washing and disinfecting as well as removal of spots/stains from surfaces and floors, cleaning glass, applying floor-finish and other related floor-care duties.
• 2. Responsible for cleaning a commercial kitchen
• 3. Request, proportion and use chemicals, equipment and other supplies.
• 4. Collect and dispose of garbage and other waste per district guidelines.
• 5. To move or assist in moving furniture and equipment within assigned area.
• 6. Maintain building and grounds security within the assigned cleaning area as well as notification to the proper authorities in case of emergency.
• 7. Written communication with Head Custodian as required.
• 8. Grounds work to surrounding areas including such duties as: raking, sweeping, shoveling, snow removal, maintaining shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
• 9. To do minor repair work on buildings or equipment, or to assist maintenance staff when necessary.
• 10. Assist staff, students and visiting public utilizing facilities, (set-up, clean-up), where necessary.
• 11. Responsible for snow removal outside of regular work hours.
• 12. Other related duties as required by the Head Custodian.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : A knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in public school buildings and surrounding grounds, to include, but not limited to: commercial floor machines, vacuums, ladders, cleaning carts, lawn mowers, trimmers, hand trucks and snow removal equipment; must have a basic knowledge of mechanical systems (switches and breakers), as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form; the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and the community; manual dexterity and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies. All new hires may be required to pass a pre-employment physical.

EDUCATION : Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED) preferred and/or three to six months related experience preferred. General literacy skills required.

WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $753.90 to $836.15 Per Week

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Bertrand , Employment Clerk
• Administration Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]