Substitute Custodians 26-27

South Kingstown Public Schools; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Substitute Custodian to perform essential cleaning duties in public buildings. This role requires no previous experience and can be learned on the job. Starting immediately, responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facilities.

The successful candidate will need to follow simple instructions and manage repetitive tasks effectively. Interested applicants must provide necessary documentation and complete a SchoolSpring application.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or formal education required.
• Ability to learn cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.
• Understanding of safety in operating custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and polish floors; vacuum rugs.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets.
• Wash walls, windows and blackboards.
• Dust tables, desks and other furniture.

Skills

Understanding and following simple oral instructions

Performing repetitive manual tasks

Carrying and moving light loads

Climbing ladders

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $16 to $17 Per Hour

Location: Wakefield, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Principal/Maintenance Director. This is repetitive unskilled work, limited variety and complexity in cleaning of public buildings. An employee performs a limited number of cleaning and custodial duties in an assigned area of a public building usually when the building is unoccupied. The work is repeated, can be learned on the job without prior experience or training. Assignments are given orally. Work is reviewed by a superior during or after completion to ensure standards of cleanliness and adherence to instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and polish floors; vacuum rugs
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies
• Empty wastebaskets
• Wash walls, windows and blackboards
• Dust tables, desks and other furniture
• Move and arrange tables and chairs
• Operate custodial equipment such as scrubbers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, push brooms and mops
• Perform related work as required

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Understand and follow simple oral instructions
• Carry and move light loads and climb ladders
• Perform repetitive manual tasks without close supervision
• Acquire knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures
• Learn to operate light custodial equipment safely and exercise care in its use

Experience and Training

No previous experience or formal education required.

Job Requirements

• Pre‑placement physical
• National fingerprint based BCI
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Requirements

In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected, before being added to the substitute list, you will be required to provide the following items in person: W‑42, Federal BCI, I‑9. Please bring appropriate documentation.

Contact Information

• Deb Durda
• 307 Curtis Corner Road
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: 401‑360‑1300
• Fax: 401‑360‑1330
• Email: [e-mail]