Substitute Custodian

Job Summary:  The custodian position is designed to clean the buildings of Westerly Public Schools and ensure a result that will provide a safe, attractive, and clean environment for students, staff and citizens to use each day.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps the building clean and sanitary at all times.

• Cleans classrooms, corridors, stairwells, restroom facilities in a location within Westerly Public Schools as assigned including:

  • School buildings and grounds using: 

    •  mops, floor cleaning machines, brooms, buckets, etc. to dust, scrub, wax and otherwise cleans floors, walls, furniture, ledges, windows and other physical properties as designated and applicable.

• May be required to perform the following tasks;

•  Collect and dispose  of rubbish, shovel snow, clean walks and grounds, move furniture, replace  light bulbs, clean sewer lines, may sand and finish floors, may spot-patch walls and woodwork. 

• May paint as required and set up furniture for activities.

• .May perform minor preventive maintenance inside and outside the building as directed.

• Secures building each evening if a second shift employee or according to summer/break schedules.

• May be required to deliver a wide array of goods and materials within and outside of the district including but not limited to furniture, cleaning equipment, paper supplies, discarded items, etc.

• Complete all other tasks assigned by Director of Facilities, Superintendent of Schools, Building Principal and as authorized by Director of Facilities or Boilerman/Lead.

• This position works Sunday to Thursday during basketball season.

• Can be asked to open/work at other schools during this shift.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a custodial capacity in the private or public sector or successful experience as a maintenance worker in a school system

  • Possesses ability to speak and understand English, basic reading comprehension, math, problem-solving/trouble-shooting, and verbal communication skills as determined by standard assessments.

  • Must have familiarity with computer technology in order to be able to read and send email and, when necessary, complete online professional development.

• Education:

  • High School Degree or equivalent.

• Certification: 

  • Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.

• Physical Requirements: 

  • Demonstrates proficiency in lifting and carrying, up to seventy five (75) pounds.

  • Demonstrates manual dexterity.

  • Capable of bending and stooping, reaching above shoulder level and climbing and descending stairs and ladders.

  • Possesses sufficient strength and health to perform moderately heavy, manual labor.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Salary : $18