Custodian

Scituate School Department (RI) Scituate High School
- North Scituate, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Scituate School Department (RI) Scituate High School
- North Scituate, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job : 5910412

Final date to receive applications: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person:
1. W‑4
2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office)
3. I‑9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.

About Scituate, Rhode Island
Nestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island’s largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close‑knit, family‑oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities, and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high‑quality schools.

More About the Scituate School Department
The Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK–5), Scituate Middle School (grades 6–8), and Scituate High School (grades 9–12). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential.

With about 150 certified and non‑certified staff members, Scituate’s schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social‑emotional well‑being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit  We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.

Position Summary
The Scituate School Department seeks a reliable, hardworking, and safety‑conscious Custodian to support the cleanliness, maintenance, security, and overall appearance of district facilities. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, families, and community members by performing custodial, maintenance, and facility support duties.

Building Cleaning and Sanitation
Clean, disinfect, and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and wash floors, walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
Replenish restroom and custodial supplies as needed.
Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and waste materials.
Follow established cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols.

Floor and Facility Maintenance
Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, and vacuum systems.
Strip, wax, buff, and refinish floors as directed.
Perform routine maintenance tasks and report building maintenance needs to supervisors.
Assist with preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs.

Grounds and Seasonal Responsibilities
Assist with snow removal activities, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and clearing walkways, entrances, and exits.
Support grounds maintenance activities as assigned.
Assist with emergency weather response and building readiness activities.

Building Security and Operations
Open, secure, and lock buildings as assigned.
Ensure windows, doors, and building access points are properly secured.
Monitor facilities and report safety concerns, vandalism, or maintenance issues.
Respond…