State of Rhode Island
JANITOR Job at State of Rhode Island in Lincoln
State of Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI, US, 02865
Salary: $42,432.00 - $45,267.00 Annually
Location : Lincoln, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 18039
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 00309 A
Classification: Classified
Assignment(s)/Comments: Seasonal Changes with Shift Differential
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 2:00 PM-10:30PM
Work Week: Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2872 (23)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work in a public building or state institution; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised while in process and reviewed upon completion for overall efficiency and effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To clean (sweep, strip, dust, scrub, mop, wash or vacuum) polish or wax floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in offices, halls, wards, staff quarters, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, restrooms, operating rooms and laboratories.
To clean plumbing fixtures.
To collect and burn trash.
To collect and dispose of garbage and other wastes.
To move, or assist in moving, furniture and equipment.
To service water coolers and iceboxes.
As directed, to spray, fumigate or otherwise exterminate vermin and rodents.
To provide washrooms with soap, towels and other necessary supplies.
Occasionally, to do minor repair work on buildings or equipment or to assist a
maintenance man in such work.
To run errands.
To maintain watch over property and grounds.
To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with lawn and
garden maintenance.
Occasionally, to operate passenger and freight elevators.
To operate buffer and floor scrubbing machines.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; the ability to understand and carry out simple verbal directions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION: Sufficient to follow simple verbal directions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by physician's certificate.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
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.
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Are you currently employed as a Janitor with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94 local 2872? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.
02
Are you currently employed with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
03
Are you currently a member of Council 94 Local 2872? (If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions).
Required Question
Location : Lincoln, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 18039
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 00309 A
Classification: Classified
Assignment(s)/Comments: Seasonal Changes with Shift Differential
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 2:00 PM-10:30PM
Work Week: Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2872 (23)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work in a public building or state institution; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised while in process and reviewed upon completion for overall efficiency and effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To clean (sweep, strip, dust, scrub, mop, wash or vacuum) polish or wax floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in offices, halls, wards, staff quarters, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, restrooms, operating rooms and laboratories.
To clean plumbing fixtures.
To collect and burn trash.
To collect and dispose of garbage and other wastes.
To move, or assist in moving, furniture and equipment.
To service water coolers and iceboxes.
As directed, to spray, fumigate or otherwise exterminate vermin and rodents.
To provide washrooms with soap, towels and other necessary supplies.
Occasionally, to do minor repair work on buildings or equipment or to assist a
maintenance man in such work.
To run errands.
To maintain watch over property and grounds.
To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with lawn and
garden maintenance.
Occasionally, to operate passenger and freight elevators.
To operate buffer and floor scrubbing machines.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; the ability to understand and carry out simple verbal directions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION: Sufficient to follow simple verbal directions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by physician's certificate.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
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.
01
Are you currently employed as a Janitor with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94 local 2872? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you currently employed with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently a member of Council 94 Local 2872? (If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions).
- Yes
- No
Required Question