Substitute Custodians

East Providence School Department; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

East Providence School Department is seeking a Substitute Custodian in East Providence, Rhode Island. The role involves performing custodial duties across district buildings on an as-needed basis, including day or night shifts, and assisting with general maintenance as required.

The substitute will work under the Facilities Director/Assistant Director, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper operation of facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; valid driver's license preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Prior custodial or building maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops floors and cleans fixtures.
• Disinfects lavatories daily and replenishes supplies.
• Reports maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure building and follow opening/closing procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and assists during events.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

East Providence School Department EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Substitute Custodians

East Providence School Department EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5919701
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Class Title: Substitute Custodian
Department: Facilities
Classification: Substitute — Per Diem / As Needed
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Facilities/Security and/or Assistant Director of Facilities
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and/or Assistant Director, the substitute custodian performs general maintenance and custodial housekeeping duties in the absence of the regularly assigned custodian. Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may occur at any district building, on either the day or night shift, at the elementary or secondary level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and keeps in orderly condition all areas within School Department buildings, including classrooms, lavatories, washrooms, offices, break rooms, waiting areas, storage spaces, hallways, kitchens, gyms, auditoriums, and all other rooms within the building or on school grounds.
• Performs a combination of sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors; removing trash and refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, and fixtures; and polishing metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Cleans and disinfects lavatory fixtures daily, washes lavatory floors, and replenishes paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
• Dry mops classrooms daily and spot wet mops as needed; dusts window sills, ledges, and desks; empties wastebaskets and recycling bins; cleans sinks and strainers.
• Dry and wet mops corridors daily; on rainy and snowy days, mops wet areas dry with particular attention to entrances and stairways.
• Checks entrance windows and door glass daily and cleans as necessary.
• Sweeps and mops lunch areas after each lunch period; empties and washes rubbish barrels.
• Checks grounds daily and removes debris; assists with snow and ice removal and sanding of walkways as necessary.
• Checks plumbing, lighting, and building systems for leaks, burned-out lamps, or anything not operating properly, and reports issues to the maintenance office.
• Keeps custodial closets, storerooms, and boiler rooms clean and orderly; cleans floor equipment before storing.
• Assists in the general maintenance of the school building and makes minor maintenance repairs.
• Secures the building and follows all opening, closing, and alarm procedures as assigned.
• In case of an emergency after school hours or on weekends, pages the night supervisor or Director/Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Attends promptly and courteously to requests of the Principal in the assigned building; notifies the Director of Facilities/Security before leaving the building during working hours.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the school principal and/or Facilities Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of manual, electrical, and internal combustion cleaning and grounds equipment, such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, and snow blowers, and of tools required for minor maintenance repairs.
• Must be able to communicate in English at the proficiency level necessary to recognize hazardous material symbols, poison symbols, and other caution signs commonly encountered during custodial functions.
• Must be able to communicate orally with students, faculty, principals, and supervisors, particularly in emergency situations such as fire evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements.
• Must be able to understand and safely operate common custodial equipment, snow clearing equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and minor maintenance tools.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and adapt quickly to unfamiliar buildings and routines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or graduation from a trade or vocational school.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Prior custodial or building maintenance experience preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• National and state criminal background check (BCI), including fingerprinting, prior to the first assignment.
• Completion of all district onboarding and mandatory safety training prior to the first assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Per diem, as-needed basis; no guaranteed number of days or hours.
• Assignments may be day or night shift and may be at any district building.
• Hourly rate of $____ per hour.
• Substitute positions are not benefit-eligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described 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 must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including bending, climbing, kneeling, stretching, walking, sitting, and standing. The employee is