Custodian - Part Time 

19 hours per week 
$15/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).

Application Procedure: Apply online at the City of East Providence Employment website on ADP Workforce Now.