Custodian - Evening Shift

Custodian - Evening Shift

The Wheeler School

The Wheeler School - Providence, Rhode Island

Job Details

Job ID:5118204

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Evening Cleaner Department: Operations

Reports to: Evening Cleaning Supervisor

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Hours: 3 PM - 11 PM, Monday-Friday

Last Updated: 6/10/2025

Position Status: Full-Time

The Wheeler School, a co-ed, N-12 independent day school with city and farm campuses serving

approximately 800 students in the Greater Providence and Greater Boston areas, seeks a full-time Evening

Cleaning Supervisor to join our facilities team in Seekonk, MA.

The Farm Campus is not technically a farm, but a 120-acre property with several buildings, athletic fields, tennis

courts, a running track, a swimming pool, a field house, a challenge course, landscaped areas, lawns, forests,

and trails. This hands-on role is primarily responsible for performing extensive cleaning and sanitation tasks

across all campus facilities during the evening shift. The employee reports to the Evening Cleaning Supervisor

to prioritize tasks and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper products and soap supplies.

Empty trash receptacles, dispose of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bag trash for proper

disposal.

Perform cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements that may change regularly.

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include: submitting or recommending work

orders, checking supply levels; responsible for reporting concerns related to Facilities Supervisor.

Set up, break down, and clean up for campus events, ensuring proper execution.

Patrol campus daily for items left behind and help manage the lost & found items collected throughout, and place them in their designated areas.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Evening Cleaning Supervisor or Facilities Supervisor

Job Requirements

Attention to detail and the ability to focus on the task at hand until completed to a high standard.

The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints.

Ability to understand verbal and written communications and instructions.

Experience working effectively as part of a team and leading by example.

Endure physical activity like lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders and stairs, walking long distances,

and standing for extended periods.

Be experienced with the tools and equipment required to maintain high levels of cleanliness

Recognize that every day is different and necessitates different job duties.

Be familiar with applicable school policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with them.

Training, Education, and Experience Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in a custodial or janitorial setting. They must demonstrate a

strong desire to continually improve their skills in all aspects of the job. Prior facilities and custodial experience

required. High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent preferred. Completion of background check and

on-the-job training required.

Wheeler Benefits: At Wheeler, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including

comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Dental, Flexible

Spending Accounts (FSA), 403(b) Retirement Plan, Vision, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short

Term Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance, Wellness and Work-Life Programs, and Benefits Concierge

services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear; regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit; frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward; and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, mop buckets, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Regularly works indoors and outdoors, even in inclement weather

The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and must utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals and equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To learn more about Wheeler, please visit www.wheelerschool.org and our Careers page here.

How to Apply: To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to

..., including ..., in the email. Interviews will be held on a

rolling basis until the position is filled.

Statement on Diversity and Cultural Competency At Wheeler:

We actively seek students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We believe that a broad range of

experiences and viewpoints enhances learning, enriches life on campus, and better prepares us all for full

participation in a pluralistic, democratic society. Through hiring, we seek to further the overall diversity and

cultural competency within our community.

The Wheeler School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and

qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

age, national origin or disability, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Position Type:Full-time