Flexible Floater Custodian - School Facilities

Newport Public Schools; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Public Schools is seeking a Floater Custodian to provide custodial coverage across all Newport Public Schools facilities, including Pell Elementary, Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School, and NACTC. The role requires flexible availability and reliability to travel between district buildings as needed.

The position involves maintaining a safe, attractive, and clean environment for students and staff, with duties covering cleaning, minor repairs, and coordination with the Plant

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of general maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Must be reliable and able to cooperate with administrators, teachers, and students.
• Must be able to make minor adjustments and/or repairs to building and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform custodial responsibilities across multiple schools.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Cleans school per planned cleaning program and assignments.
• Regulates heat and ventilation to maintain comfortable temperatures and energy efficiency.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walks, parking lots, driveways, and steps as needed.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Checks exits and panic bolts during occupancy hours.
• Keeps grounds free from rubbish and performs basic yard-keeping tasks.
• Reports major repairs promptly and ensures operation of district property during emergencies.
• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Assists with filling staffing vacancies and covering absences across facilities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Newport Public Schools is seeking a Floater Custodian to provide custodial coverage across all Newport Public Schools facilities, including Pell Elementary, Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School, and NACTC. The role requires flexible availability and reliability to travel between district buildings as needed.

The position involves maintaining a safe, attractive, and clean environment for students and staff, with duties covering cleaning, minor repairs, and coordination with the Plant