SR JANITOR at State of careers Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

48144.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Custodial Work, Supervision, Maintenance, Trash Collection, Waste Disposal, Floor Care, Window Cleaning, Errands, Manual Labor, Plumbing Fixture Cleaning, Furniture Moving, Supply Management, Lawn Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Teamwork, Direction Following

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Trades Salary $44,550.00 - $48,144.00 Job Profile JC-02162300-6 - Senior Janitor Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours 7:00AM - 3:30PM; Monday through Friday Opening Date February 7, 2026 Closing Date February 16, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100854 SR JANITOR (Open) Pay Grade C00312 A Classification Senior Janitor Class Definition 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 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; 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 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 assignments 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, stripping, 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 FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate. Supplemental Information 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 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; and to do related work as required. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Senior Janitor is responsible for cleaning, custodial work, and maintenance in a public building, and may supervise a small group of employees. Duties include cleaning various areas, managing waste disposal, and performing minor maintenance tasks.