Custodian

CITY OF NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND CAREER OPPORTUNITY Position Title CUSTODIAN 2nd Shift Posting Date Tuesday July 28 2026 Closing Date Friday August 14 2026 Department Public Services Brief Job Description essential functions of the job Sweeps mops scrubs and vacuums hallways stairs and of ficespaces waxes & buffs floors vacuums cleans and shampoos carp ets.Monitors & regulates the operation of automatic furnace andor airconditioning units and reports malfunctions to supervisor.Empties trash cleans and services lavatories and washrooms s weepsstairs entryways & picks up litter in building and outside gro unds.Clears cigarette urns & ashtrays clears steps & sidewalks of snow &ice. Attends training programs regarding the Right-To-Know law and theproper handing and application of chemicals and biohazards.Dusts & polishes furniture & woodwork washes windows and clea nswindow treatments.Maintains an adequate supply of cleaning and household supplie snecessary to carry out assigned dut ies.Assists in moving furniture and equipm ent as needed.Maintains a written log for maintenance and security performsscheduled security checks on facilities and common areas respo nsiblefor closing locking and securing buildings.Minimum Entrance Qualifications HS diploma or GED preferred and one year related experience injanitorial work.Knowledge of the materials methods and equipment used in cust odialwork. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructi on.Ability to operate power tools & equipment used to clean build ings.Ability to work evenings and holidays.LicensesCertifications Drivers lice nsePay and Hours Per Week UnionGrade U1 Minimum Salary 20.95 hourly Maximum Salary 24.46 hourly Hours per week 40 Submitresumeandorcom pletedapplicationtoDirectorofHumanResourcesCityHall-43BroadwayNewportRhodeIsland02840hrnewportri.gov AnEqualOpportunityandA ffirmativeActionEmployerAPPLICATIONSAREACCEPTEDDURING THEPOSTINGPERIODINDICATEDORASTHENEEDEXISTSFORTHEPOSITIONCURRENTLYVACANT.APPLICATIONSAREAVAILABLEINTHEHUMANRESOURCESOFFICEANDALSOONTHEINTERNETWHEREITCANBEDOWNLOADEDANDPRINTED.THECITY RESERVESTHERIGHTTONOTCONS IDERAPPLICATIONSTHATAR ERECEIVEDUNSIGNEDINCOMPLETERECEIVEDAFTERTHECLOSINGDATEORPOST‐MARKEDAFTE RTHECLOS INGDATE.www.newportri.govjobs Tel401845‐5393Fax401845‐9364401‐425‐0021