Grounds & Maintenance Helper

Community College of Rhode Island; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Rhode Island is seeking workers for general unskilled manual labor at the Warwick campus. Tasks include patching roads, landscaping, cleaning, moving supplies, and basic maintenance, with occasional operation of light motor equipment.

Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and supervision is provided. The position is limited until August 9, 2031, due to a dedicated leave to protect status.

Qualifications

• The ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
• The physical ability to perform various manual tasks.
• The ability to learn to use and/or operate light motor equipment.
• And related capacities and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general unskilled manual labor on gravel, asphalt, concrete, or other roadways.
• Operate basic equipment such as tar heaters, sand spreaders, and hand trucks as needed.
• Assist in park maintenance, landscaping, and building/equipment repairs.
• Move heavy items, support dredge or snowplow operations when required.
• Serve as helper to skilled tradesmen and perform related duties.

Skills

Oral instruction comprehension

Physical ability

Light motor equipment use

General capacities

Education

Sufficient to follow simple oral instructions

Job description

Community College of Rhode Island is seeking workers for general unskilled manual labor at the Warwick campus. Tasks include patching roads, landscaping, cleaning, moving supplies, and basic maintenance, with occasional operation of light motor equipment.

Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and supervision is provided. The position is limited until August 9, 2031, due to a dedicated leave to protect status.