The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public at district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

DUTIES:
•Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
•Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at a School or District Office.
•Distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
•Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
•Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
•Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
•Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the purpose of providing temperatures appropriate to the season and ensuring economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
•Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. light bulbs, switches, unclogging drains, sinks, toilets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
•Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
•Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability for the district.
•Performs related work as required by the Supervisor of Custodial Personnel and the building Principal.

Skill at:
•Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting in the completion of their work activities.
•SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the function of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
•KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instruction. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes; methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.
•ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate date; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required t work with others I a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes, and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Abilitiy is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• National BCI by RI Attorney General is required

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• janitorial/custodian: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations