Building Custodian

Salary: $46,668.63 - $55,165.56Union Affiliation: Steelworkers 15509 Pay Grade 31Job Description: Under the general direction of a supervisor, Custodian performs routinebuilding custodial duties, including light and heavy cleaning, and providing minor repairsto buildings and equipment. Work is reviewed on a spot-check basis. On occasion, theemployee may receive more specific instructions concerning a particular assignment andthe work is reviewed for compliance with instructions. A custodian must be available towork during emergencies.General Responsibilities: A custodian performs the following, but is not limited to:

Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing the floors and wallsof 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 iceOperating 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education or training to ensure ability to understand oral and writteninstructions.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.

Application Procedure: Apply on the City of East Providence Employment Website on ADP Workforce Now.Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

Submission Deadline

Thursday, July 31, 2025