Substitute Custodian

North Providence Public Schools; North Providence (RI); In loco; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

North Providence Public Schools in North Providence, RI is seeking two substitutes to support custodial operations across district buildings. The role is part-time with flexible hours and an hourly rate of $18.00.

Responsibilities include cleaning, maintaining restrooms, waste management, light fixture replacements, and assisting staff as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and provide references and background checks as required by the

Competenze

• Reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Must have reliable transportation and be available to report to work on short notice.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to provide an annual certificate of good health from a treating physician.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with North Providence policies and legal requirements.
• Ability to respond and react calmly to emergent needs and notify appropriate administrators.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create positive relationships and work collaboratively.
• Strong oral and organizational skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong time management skills.
• Willingness to promote the general goals of the District.
• High school diploma or GED
• Three recent professional letters of reference
• Bilingual (preferred)

Mansioni

• Assume responsibility for the appearances and function of the assigned building and grounds.
• Complete daily cleaning and monitor upkeep of all areas, including hallways, offices, classrooms, restrooms, etc.
• Empty, clean and reline all wastebaskets throughout the building.
• Replace lightbulbs as needed.
• Replace soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc., as needed.
• Sweep, scrub, wax and burnish floors as needed.
• Assist in locking and securing buildings.
• Assist school personnel as requested.
• Routinely inspect all areas for possible safety hazards and address them appropriately.
• Snow removal and apply salt to slippery surfaces as needed.
• Monitor custodial supplies (inventory/orders).
• Monitor and respond to District-related email communications.
• Complete mandatory trainings as assigned through the District’s Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Facilities Manager.

Conoscenze

Cleaning equipment

Transportation

Lifting ability

Health certificate

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Goal alignment

High school diploma

References

Bilingual (preferred)

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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Substitute Custodian

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5815403

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

North Providence Public Schools is seeking to hire two substitute Custodians.

Schedule: Hours will vary

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the appearances and function of the assigned building and grounds.
• Complete daily cleaning and monitor upkeep of all areas, including, but not limited to, hallways, offices, classrooms, restrooms, etc.
• Empty, clean and reline all wastebaskets throughout the building.
• Replace lightbulbs as needed.
• Replace soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc., as needed.
• Sweep, scrub, wax and burnish floors as needed.
• Assist in locking and securing buildings.
• Assist school personnel as requested.
• Routinely inspect all areas for possible safety hazards and address them appropriately.
• Snow removal and apply salt to slippery surfaces as needed.
• Monitor custodial supplies (inventory/orders).
• Monitor and respond to District-related email communications.
• Complete mandatory trainings as assigned through the District’s Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Facilities Manager.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the employee must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and with other personnel.

The position may require the employee to work irregular or extended hours; has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being of others; and must be able to meet multiple demands from several personnel.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

The North Providence School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestral origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Superintendent’s office to request reasonable accommodation to participate in a program or activity sponsored by the North Providence School Department.

Job Requirements

• Reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Must have reliable transportation and be available to report to work on short notice.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to provide an annual certificate of good health from a treating physician.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with established North Providence policies and legal requirements.
• Ability to respond and react calmly to emergent needs and notify appropriate administrators.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create positive relationships and work collaboratively.
• Strong oral and organizational skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong time management skills.
• Willingness to promote the general goals of the District.
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• Three recent professional letters of reference
• Bilingual (preferred)

If offered a position with North Providence Public Schools, you are required to obtain a national criminal background check with fingerprinting obtained at the State Attorney General's Office.

If your background check is returned and acceptable for employment, you will be asked to return to complete onboarding paperwork to include the "Employment Eligibility Verification, USCIS I-9" as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Here you will attest to your employment authorization and must also provide acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jomarie Piccirillo
• 1820 Mineral Spring Avenue
• North Providence, Rhode Island 02904
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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