SR. JANITOR

Position Information

Posting Number CS02329 Job Title SR. JANITOR Position Number 10201 FTE 1.00 FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $45,887 - $49,588 (there will be an additional $4160 per year for the second shift differential) Pay Grade Level Grade 312 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Custodial Services Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email sean.nelson@uri.edu Physical Demands

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Campus Location Kingston Building(s)

Athletics-Fascitelli Fitness Center, Mackal Field House, Keaney Gymnasium, Tootell Aquatic Center, and all exterior Athletic Buildings. May be required to work in any Kingston Campus administrative, academic, or athletic building.

Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the cleaning, custodial work and maintenance in a moderate-sized public building, and to supervise, when necessary, a small group of employees engaged in such works or to assist in supervising the work of a group of subordinates engaged in cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General assignments of duties are made by a superior; specific assignments are made occasionally; work is reviewed occasionally upon completion and while in process.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise direct supervision over a small group of subordinates, making specific assignments and reviewing work during process and upon completion; often works on same assignment with subordinates.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To be responsible for the cleaning, custodial work, and maintenance in a moderate-sized public building, and to supervise, when necessary, a small group of employees engaged in such work; or, to assist in supervising the work of a group of subordinates engaged in cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building.

To lay out and participate in the work of a small group of subordinates engaged in such duties as cleaning, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, vacuuming, polishing, or waxing floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in offices, halls, wards, staff quarters, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, restrooms, operating rooms, and laboratories.

To be responsible for cleaning plumbing fixtures, collecting and burning trash, and collecting and disposing of garbage and various waste matter.

To move furniture and equipment.

To provide washrooms with soap, towels, and necessary supplies.

To run errands.

To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor incident to lawn and garden maintenance.

To keep watch on property and grounds.

Occasionally, to operate passenger or freight elevators.

Occasionally, to do minor work on buildings or equipment or to assist a maintenance man in such work.

To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work and proficiency in their use; the ability to supervise the work of others; the ability to understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment involving general cleaning and custodial work.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

This position is considered "essential staff" in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.

Work Hours

2:30pm to 11:00pm - Sunday through Thursday

Posting Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is considered "essential staff" with the Adverse Weather Policy.

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