UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND SR. JANITOR in Kingston, RI

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SR. JANITOR

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
THIS IS A FULL TIME CALENDAR YEAR POSITION WHICH WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT AND
/>A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Note:This position is considered "essential staff" in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.
Posting Details
Position Information

Posting Number CS02258
Job Title SR. JANITOR
Position Number 2269
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range $44,550 - $48,144
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, Limited
Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
“Leave to Protect Status” until 3/21/2027.
Department Information

Department Custodial Services
Contact(s)
Karen G. Healey, MHRM
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267
Contact Email karenhealey@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)
FLOATCAMPUSWIDEMAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN ANY KINGSTON CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, ACADEMIC OR ATHLETIC BUILDING
Grant Funded
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.
Work Hours
5:00 AM TO 1:30 PM — Tuesday through Saturday
Days Off: Sunday & Monday
Posting Date 05/21/2026
Closing Date 05/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS IS A FULL TIME CALENDAR YEAR POSITION WHICH WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT AND
/>A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Note:This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94
    • YesIF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION.
    • No
  2. - Have you completed eight school grades
    • Yes
    • No
  3. - Do you possess a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work If YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME/COVER LETTER.
    • Yes, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME/COVER LETTER.
    • No
Posting Number CS 02258 Job Title SR. JANITOR Position Number 2269 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $44,550 - $48,144 Pay Grade Level Grade 312 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C 94/ L 528 - Council 94/ Local 528 (Serv/ Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation “Leave to Protect Status” until 3/21/2027. Department Information Department Custodial Services Contact(s) Karen G. Healey, MHRM - Specialist, Talent Acquisition. Office of Human Resource Administration 80 Lower College Road. Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/ Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email karenhealey@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) FLOAT — CAMPUSWIDE – MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN ANY KINGSTON CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, ACADEMIC OR ATHLETIC BUILDING Grant Funded 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. Work Hours 5:00 AM TO 1:30 PM — Tuesday through Saturday. Days Off: Sunday & Monday Posting Date 05/21/2026 Closing Date 05/31/2026
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