State of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island is hiring: PRINCIPAL JANITOR in Providence
State of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, US, 02912
Salary : $47,350.00 - $51,514.00 Annually
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 0045
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division: School for the Deaf
Opening Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 15A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday through Friday 1st shift 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Work Week: Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2872 (23)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise the work of a group of subordinates engaged in the cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island; 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 occasionally reviewed while in process and upon completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Makes specific assignments to subordinates; closely reviews the work of subordinates while in process and upon completion.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
When assigned to a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or to
one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island:
To plan, supervise, and review the work of a group of subordinates engaged in performing such duties as sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, washing windows, distributing soap and towels, cleaning lavatories and plumbing fixtures, and doing similar janitorial and domestic work.
To discuss space allocation matters with building occupants and to report same with recommendations to a superior for final action.
To submit requisitions for repairs and supplies.
To personally engage tradesmen for small emergency jobs.
To inspect the work of all subordinates.
To inspect small maintenance jobs performed by private contractors or tradesmen.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, cleaning materials, and equipment used in public buildings; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of the more common building trades; the ability to plan and direct the work of others; the ability to meet and deal with tenants tactfully; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of ten school grades; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a supervisory capacity in janitorial or building maintenance work.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Supplemental Information
- To operate a School Activity Bus (do not need a school bus license endorsement
- Provide day to day custodial work to the school classrooms, offices, bathrooms and activity rooms.
-Operate buffer and floor scrubbing machines
-Seasonal snow removal and seasonal landscape to include, but not limited to grass cutting, soccer field maintenance, laying mulch/loom, grass/seeding, shrub/tree maintenance
- Chauffeur license required
- ASL preferred; not required
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
Do you know ASL?
02
Do you currently have a Chauffeur's License?
Required Question
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 0045
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division: School for the Deaf
Opening Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 15A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday through Friday 1st shift 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Work Week: Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2872 (23)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise the work of a group of subordinates engaged in the cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island; 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 occasionally reviewed while in process and upon completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Makes specific assignments to subordinates; closely reviews the work of subordinates while in process and upon completion.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
When assigned to a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or to
one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island:
To plan, supervise, and review the work of a group of subordinates engaged in performing such duties as sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, washing windows, distributing soap and towels, cleaning lavatories and plumbing fixtures, and doing similar janitorial and domestic work.
To discuss space allocation matters with building occupants and to report same with recommendations to a superior for final action.
To submit requisitions for repairs and supplies.
To personally engage tradesmen for small emergency jobs.
To inspect the work of all subordinates.
To inspect small maintenance jobs performed by private contractors or tradesmen.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, cleaning materials, and equipment used in public buildings; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of the more common building trades; the ability to plan and direct the work of others; the ability to meet and deal with tenants tactfully; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of ten school grades; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a supervisory capacity in janitorial or building maintenance work.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Supplemental Information
- To operate a School Activity Bus (do not need a school bus license endorsement
- Provide day to day custodial work to the school classrooms, offices, bathrooms and activity rooms.
-Operate buffer and floor scrubbing machines
-Seasonal snow removal and seasonal landscape to include, but not limited to grass cutting, soccer field maintenance, laying mulch/loom, grass/seeding, shrub/tree maintenance
- Chauffeur license required
- ASL preferred; not required
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
Do you know ASL?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently have a Chauffeur's License?
- Yes
- No
Required Question