Custodian ; Anticipated

Scituate School Department (RI) Clayville Elementary School - Clayville, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5918827

Final date to receive applications: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.

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.

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…