Hope Elementary School - Foster, RI
posted 2 months ago
The Scituate School Department is seeking a dedicated custodian for Hope Elementary School, with a work schedule of 20 hours per week, specifically from 4 PM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday. This position is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. The custodian will be responsible for opening and closing the building, ensuring that all areas are secure and ready for use. Duties include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors, as well as vacuuming rugs and carpets. The custodian will also clean restrooms, replenish supplies, and manage waste disposal by emptying wastebaskets and recycling bins. In addition to routine cleaning tasks, the custodian will wash walls, windows, fountains, and blackboards/whiteboards, and replace burnt-out light bulbs. The role requires moving and arranging furniture, performing setup and breakdown for events, and operating various custodial equipment such as scrubbers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, and more. The custodian will maintain the building and surrounding areas in a clean and safe condition, report maintenance needs, and participate in thorough cleaning during summer vacations. The position also involves emergency cleanup in response to vandalism, spills, or illness, and may include light landscaping duties such as mowing and trimming grass. Minor plumbing and electrical tasks may be required, provided they do not necessitate licensure. The custodian will work under the direction of the head custodian, principal, and director of operations, and must be able to follow instructions and perform tasks independently.