Job Description
Job Description
TITLE: Custodian
EMPLOYER: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
DEPARTMENT: Materials Recycling Facility
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor or Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/2026
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for cleaning the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). Areas include interior production within the facility, exterior grounds, and administrative/ interior areas of the facility. This includes cleaning and removal of accumulated debris from production equipment such as balers and other work platforms. This position also includes snow removal duties as weather permits. Work hours will be Monday through Friday with overtime and Saturday’s scheduled as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sweep, shovel and dispense of debris from the following interior and exterior areas of the facility:
- Production area
- Baling area
- Loading dock area
- Tipping floor access area
- Residue compaction areas
- Facility Walkways
- Processing equipment
- Use tools to carefully clean and dust debris from overhead structures and equipment such as:
- Ceiling purlins
- Wall Girts
- Fire suppression sprinkler heads
- HVAC Ducts
- Lighting fixtures
- Machine support I-beams
- Collect and dispose of windblown litter and other objects from the pavement, grass and other areas using rakes and other implements.
- Regular cleaning duties such as sweeping, washing floors, tables and countertops, empty waste receptacles, clean windows, restock paper products
- Manually sort inbound recyclables by designated material category.
- Perform quality control measures to remove contaminants from baled materials.
- Snow shoveling as needed
- Stairways
- Walkways
- Doors
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPETENCIES:
- Ethics/Integrity - Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest is all dealings.
- Dependability/ Reliability - Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports issues timely. Observes safety rules and practices. Aware of surroundings and diligent in keeping a safe working environment. Readily reports incidents and near misses. Engages in good housekeeping practices and takes proper care of equipment and tools.
- Productivity - Understands work methods, practices, and techniques, and is proficient. Understands tasks or projects and plans and organizes work to be more efficient. Consistently maximizes productivity without sacrificing quality. Is attentive to details of assignments and surroundings. Works independently, without the need for close supervision. Anticipates needs and seeks additional tasks as time permits.
- Initiative - Observes assigned work hours, breaks, and punches. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance on a consistent basis. Meets commitments to working overtime. Asks questions when needed. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Challenges oneself to improve. Challenges the status quo and volunteers’ recommendations based on sound logic. Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
- Customer Service - (Internal and External) Understands customer requirements, expectations, and needs. responds appropriately and timely. Treats all customers uniformly and consistently with respect and honesty. Clearly and tactfully communicates with customers, supervisors and peers. Looks for ways to provide more value to customers and improves processes. Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.
- Teamwork – Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful. Works well with both peers and supervisors towards common business goals. Maintains composure and performs appropriately under pressure. Flexible and adaptive team plater. Contributes toward achieving group goals. Collaborates with others in problem solving. Demonstrates positive behaviors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Continually required to stand for extended periods of time.
- Frequently required to walk throughout the facility and work areas.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
- Continually works in close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
- Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, or other potentially infectious materials.
- Work environment is consistently very loud, requiring appropriate hearing protection.
- Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Performs duties in industrial and manufacturing environments, as well as outdoors, with exposure to dust, odors, rodents, insects, and various waste materials associated with the recycling industry.