About this role
Job Title: Custodian Location: Westerly High School - Subject to change
Class Title: Local 808 Union Effective Date: 07/10/2026
Pay Range: $23.57 - $24.57 Hours per week: Full Time 1.0 - 2nd Shift
Job Summary: The custodian position is designed to clean and maintain the buildings and grounds of Westerly Public Schools, ensuring a result that provides a safe, attractive, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and community members to use each day. Responsibilities:
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned school facilities at all times.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning of classrooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other designated areas within Westerly Public Schools.
• May be required to perform the following tasks;
• Collect and dispose of rubbish, shovel snow, clean walks and grounds, move furniture, replace light bulbs, clean sewer lines, may sand and finish floors, may spot-patch walls and woodwork.
• May paint as required and set up furniture for activities.
• May perform minor preventive maintenance inside and outside the building as directed.
• Secures building each evening if a second shift employee or according to summer/break schedules.
• Transport and deliver materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture within and between district locations, as assigned.
• Can be asked to open/work at other schools during this shift.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of school facilities.
Qualifications:
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2-years' experience in a custodial capacity in the private or public sector or successful experience as a maintenance worker in a school system
• Possess ability to speak and understand English, basic reading comprehension, math problem-solving/trouble-shooting, and verbal communication skills as determined by standard assessments.
• Working knowledge of basic computer technology, including the ability to access and use email and complete required online training and professional development activities.
• Education:
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Certification:
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
• Physical Requirements:
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Possesses strong manual dexterity to effectively operate cleaning equipment and perform required tasks.
• Capable of frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Able to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders as part of daily responsibilities.
• Maintains the physical strength, stamina, and overall health necessary to perform moderately heavy manual labor on a consistent basis.
Please Note: We encourage internal movements that increase innovation, and encourage employees to stay and grow within our District. Questions can be directed to: [email protected] Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.