District Custodian - Shift TBD

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness across classrooms, restrooms, offices, and corridors. Immediate starting date with duties assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and valid driver's license; experience preferred. The role encompasses cleaning, inventory of supplies, basic building security, and seasonal snow removal with occasional shifts and on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for employment.
• Experience in custodian work preferred.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and maintain safety with cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, disinfect lavatories and restrooms, and maintain offices and corridors.
• Replenish supplies in restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms.
• Operate cleaning equipment following safety guidelines and manufacturers’ labels.
• Ensure building security and turn off lights after hours.
• Shovel snow and sand walkways as needed and report hazards.
• Assist with deliveries and move supplies as required.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District - West Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District - West Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5892578
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: Custodian

Grade 1: Starts at $ 22.59/hr.

School Location: TBD

Shift: TBD

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs cleaning of specified sections of school buildings within the District. This includes the cleanliness and neatness of individual classrooms and rest rooms as well as the office and corridor spaces and public meeting areas. The work is primarily independent in nature and new assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions from the Director of Maintenance and Custodians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, washes walls and mirrors, mops and disinfects teacher and student lavatories, shower rooms
• Replenishes supplies in assigned lavatories, shower rooms and locker rooms
• Mixes cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturers labels
• Uses all custodial cleaning materials in a safe and responsible manner
• Empties wastebaskets, replaces bags in wastebaskets and garbage receptacles and recycling baskets
• Is responsible for basic building security. This includes insuring that the building is empty prior to locking doors and setting alarms and that all lights are turned off
• Strips, washes and spot cleans carpeting
• Moves district furniture as required
• Cleans windows
• Washes walls, light fixtures and removes graffiti
• Required to clean up after student accidents using the appropriate personal safety equipment
• Operate buffers, burnishes and auto scrubbing machines
• Inventories custodial supplies and keeps the Director of Maintenance and custodians informed as to usage and the need to reorder
• Delivers/moves supplies, materials, mail, lunches etc. with the School District
• Shovel snow and/or ice on steps and walkways and sand steps and walkways
• Informs the Director of any fire/safety hazards with the District buildings and grounds
• Sweeps immediate building entries and empties trash outside the cafeteria, playground and other areas adjacent to the building
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• Experience gained through employment in related custodian work
• Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Attend training as required by the school district

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• JP Caparco , Director of Facilities
• 940 Nooseneck Hill Rd
• West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]