Building Custodian

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Building Custodian  

$43,356.22 – $51,250.05

 Steelworkers 15509 Pay Grade 31 

Job Description: Under the general direction of a supervisor, Custodian performs routine building custodial duties, including light and heavy cleaning, and providing minor repairs to buildings and equipment. Work is reviewed on a spot-check basis. On occasion, the employee may receive more specific instructions concerning a particular assignment and the work is reviewed for compliance with instructions. A custodian must be available to work during emergencies. 

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 simple oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to use cleaning tools and operate industrial-type cleaning equipment. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the public and other employees. 
• Knowledge of modern building cleaning methods 

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Minimum Qualifications:  

• Sufficient education or training to ensure ability to understand oral and written instructions. 
• Experience maintaining or cleaning buildings or property. 

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. 

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 Application must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024.

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 01/18/2024