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City of East Providence

Custodian (Part-Time)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $17/hr
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: East Providence, RI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$39,339 / year median in Rhode Island

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Custodian (Part-Time) City of East Providence
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6 East Providence, RI Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Ladder use Wrenches Full Job Description
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Custodian
  • Part Time 10-20 hours per week (2 positions
  • evening shift and weekend morning shift) 5:00 p.m.
  • 8:00 p.m. Weekdays/ Weekend mornings $17/Hour
  • No Benefits Job Description:
    Under the direction of the supervisors of the Division of Public Buildings, the Custodian
  • Part Time performs routine building custodial duties, including light and heavy cleaning.
General Responsibilities:
A Custodian performs the following, but is not limited to: Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing the floors and walls of halls, offices, and rooms. Operating heavy industrial buffers or scrubbers. Cleaning plumbing fixtures and washrooms. Stocking washrooms with soap and other necessary supplies. Moving furniture and other equipment. Cleaning sidewalks, performing lawn and gardening maintenance. Clearing sidewalks of snow and ice Operating the boilers for a small heating plant. Providing minor repairs to buildings and equipment. Painting. Washing windows. Changing light bulbs. Vacuuming. Emptying wastebaskets. Maintaining a general watch over buildings and offices. Setting up events. Other duties as required.
Desirable Abilities, Knowledges, And Skills:
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to use cleaning tools and operate cleaning equipment. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the public and other employees. Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods. Flexibility in availability to meet division staffing needs.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift objects weighing (50) fifty pounds. Ability to move heavy equipment or furniture. Sufficient strength to use hammers and wrenches for general maintenance. Ability to climb ladders and stairs. Successful candidates may be subject to a pre-employment physical exam. Candidate will be required to pass a BCI (Criminal Investigation) as well as a physical, back and drug screen.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at the City of East Providence Employment website on ADP Workforce Now. www.eastprovidenceri.gov
Examination :
100%
Oral Application Deadline:
Friday, August 7, 2026. At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted July 29, 2026