Custodian North Scituate Elementary (30 hours)

Custodian North Scituate Elementary (30 hours) Scituate School Department (RI) North Scituate Elementary School - North Scituate, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board Job Details

Job ID:

5814169

Application Deadline:

Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Application Procedure The Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates. Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. 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 www.scituateschoolsri.net. 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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 appropriately to emergency situations and facility needs. Event and Operational Support Set up and break down furniture, equipment, and rooms for school and community events. Assist with deliveries, inventory, and movement of materials and equipment. Support district operations during special events and activities. Professional Responsibilities Follow all district policies, procedures, safety regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements. Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. Attend required trainings and meetings. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Facilities Director, or Superintendent/designee. Technology and Communication Utilize district technology systems to support daily operations, communication, maintenance, and facility management. Enter, update, and monitor maintenance requests using the district work order management system. Utilize facility scheduling software to support building use, event preparation, and coordination of facility resources. Access and respond to district email and electronic communications in a timely manner. Maintain accurate electronic records related to maintenance activities, inspections, inventory, and facility operations. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and effectively use new technologies, software applications, and operational systems as adopted by the district. Equal Employment Opportunity The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857

Phone:

(401) 647-4100

Email:

EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net Inquiries may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Boston Office) 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921

Phone:

(617) 289-0111

Fax:

(617) 289-0150

Email:

OCR.Boston@ed.gov Work year, salary, and benefits are established by the School Committee and available in the ESP contract

Position Type:

Part-time