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Substitute Custodian


Job Location:

Newport, RI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Substitute Custodian
Location: District
Salary: Per Diem $ 18.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: The Substitute Custodian provides district-wide coverage for custodial shifts on an as-needed basis including absences due to call-outs vacations and special events. This role also supports facility maintenance and improvement projects to ensure a clean safe and well-maintained environment across all district buildings and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year of custodial or maintenance experience in a public or private setting preferred.
Prior experience in a school system is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE:
Familiarity with cleaning materials methods tools and custodial equipment preferred.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
Walking climbing stooping reaching pushing talking pulling crawling crouching lifting (50 lb minimum) handling hearing grasping standing kneeling carrying seeing balancing and turning.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions: Work inside/outside adequate lighting/ventilation work with/around others and work alone.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain district buildings in a clean safe and sanitary condition including classrooms corridors stairwells and restrooms.
Collect and properly dispose of trash and recyclables.
Set up and break down furniture and equipment for school activities and events.
Perform minor preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
Assist with grounds maintenance including snow and ice removal.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide a current national background check at the time of hire.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Diem/ $ 18.00 per hour

APPLICATION Apply online at . Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.