Custodian

Job Summary

The custodian position is designed to clean and maintain the buildings and grounds of Westerly Public Schools, ensuring a safe, attractive, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and community members to use each day.

• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned school facilities at all times.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning of classrooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other designated areas.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish, shovel snow, clean walkways and grounds.
• Move furniture, replace light bulbs, clean sewer lines, sand and finish floors, spot‑patch walls and woodwork.
• Paint as required and set up furniture for activities.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance inside and outside the building as directed.
• Secure the building each evening as required (second shift or summer/break schedules).
• Transport and deliver materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture within and between district locations.
• Open and work at other schools during this shift if requested.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of school facilities.

• 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.
  • Ability to speak and understand English, basic reading comprehension, math problem‑solving/trouble‑shooting, and verbal communication skills as determined by standard assessments.
  • Working knowledge of basic computer technology, including the ability to access and use email and complete required online training and professional development activities.
• Education:
  
  High School Degree or equivalent.
• Certification:
  Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Strong manual dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and perform required tasks.
  • Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above shoulder level.
  • Ability to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders.
  • Physical strength, stamina, and overall health necessary to perform moderately heavy manual labor consistently.

Location:

Westerly, Rhode Island. Class

Title:

Local 808 Union. Effective Date: 06/25/2026. Full‑time 1.0 hours per week.

Salary: $23.57 to $24.57 per hour.

• Human Resources: 23 Highland Avenue, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891.
• Phone: (401) 315‑1500
• Email: HR.ri.us

Questions can be directed to HR.ri.us.

Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.