District Custodian 2nd Shift

Overview

Chariho Regional School District – Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

Full-time District Custodian 2nd Shift

Job : 5580297
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

The Chariho Regional School District is accepting applications for a full-time 2nd shift district Custodian. Position is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (Sunday through Thursday), 12 months starting immediately. Hours are 5 pm - 1 a.m. We offer PTO/vacation and generous health/dental/life insurance and state retirement benefits.

Nature of Work:
This position requires varied and responsible manual work in the cleaning and care of public buildings. Assignments are given in the form of oral or written instruction by the immediate supervisor, Principal of building, and/or Director of Building and Grounds. The employee is responsible for the cleanliness, neatness and custodial care of a defined area. Although much of the work is repetitive, the employee shall exercise initiative in carrying out responsibilities in accordance with established practices under general supervision.

Work shall be performed when buildings are occupied and/or unoccupied; therefore, the ability to adjust work routines to meet changing circumstances is required. The employee’s work is subject to review while in progress or upon completion for results obtained and for adherence to instructions.

• Opens buildings for use; unlocks doors, turns on lights; checks heat; checks for vandalism or damages; reports maintenance needs; closes building at night; locks and secures windows and doors; turns off lights not required for safety.
• Sweeps walks; picks up litter; shovels snow from walks and entrances; spreads sand and rock salt; may volunteer to plow in certain situations.
• Receives deliveries; puts away supplies; arranges furniture for meetings; moves furniture and materials between rooms.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums; cleans spills; mops as required.
• Cleans bathrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Unplugs toilets and drains reachable with a plunger or drain cleaner.
• Operates equipment such as scrubbers, polishers, vacuums, push brooms, mops, etc.
• Maintains records pertinent to work duties.
• Performs minor repairs on building furniture and equipment that do not require specialized equipment or knowledge.
• Job-related errands; paints walls/ceilings; assists in boarding up broken windows or doors; cleans drinking fountains.
• Empties and washes wastebaskets; cleans walls, windows, blackboards, desks, tables and other furniture; dusts furniture; moves and arranges furniture as directed by supervisor.
• Collects and deposits trash; collects recyclable bottles, cans, and paper for collection.
• Performs tasks related to grounds care when maintenance personnel are unavailable, as directed by the Director of Building and Grounds.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Maintain confidentiality; follow oral and written instructions.
• Understand current OSHA training; carry and move light loads (usually 25-35 lbs, may be higher); climb ladders.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks without close supervision; acquire knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures; operate custodian equipment safely.

• Must be of good character.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff >
  Custodian

• All applications must be submitted via  No paper applications will be accepted.
• Cover Letter, Resume, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Copy of High School/Trade School diploma or GED.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Chariho Regional School District actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates. If selected for interview, you will be required to bring the following items:

• Copy of Rhode Island Teacher Assistant Certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Praxis test…