SR. JANITOR

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island, Kingston campus, seeks a Senior Janitor to manage cleaning and custodial duties across multiple athletic and academic buildings. The role includes supervising a small team and performing routine maintenance as needed.

Position is full-time, union, with a shift from 2:30pm to 11:00pm, and requires compliance with essential staff policies under adverse weather directives. Located at 80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for cleaning, custodial work and maintenance in a moderate-sized public building.
• Supervise a small group of employees engaged in cleaning and maintenance when required.
• Lay out and participate in work including sweeping, dusting, washing, vacuuming, and waxing floors.
• Move furniture, provide soap and supplies, and run errands as needed.

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS02329

Job Title

Job Title SR. JANITOR

Position Number

Position Number 10201

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

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

Union

Union

Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

Department Custodial Services

Contact(s)

Sean Nelson
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands

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

Campus Location

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

Grant Funded No

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

Posting Date 10/28/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94?
  • Yes--IF 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