Custodian - Part Time

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.