Location: Providence,RI, USA
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform maintenance, custodial, landscaping and snow management work at Rhode Island State Police properties. Maintain all areas of Division buildings and their grounds and the equipment used to do so. Perform basic maintenance/cleaning of Division vehicles. To do other work, as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work under the supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
* Custodial services including, but not limited to, floor and stair sweeping, vacuuming, washing, and waxing, building trash disposal in offices, restrooms, kitchens, holding areas, and cellblock. Cleaning and disinfection of public and garage areas fixtures, such as toilets, showers, sinks, mirrors, counters, benches.
* Daily inspection of building and equipment.
* Restock restrooms, kitchens and designated areas with products and supplies.
* Clean and maintain Garage areas.
* Maintain generator logs.
* Maintain all power equipment.
* Keep all lawn areas properly cut, maintain trash free lawn and parking areas.
* Snow management, clear/ice melt walkways, clean off vehicles, direct contractors.
* Perform minor repairs as needed.
* Perform minor carpentry repairs.
* Dust/Polish furniture.
* Wax/buff wooden and/or tile floors.
* Maintain supply of bottled water in dispensers; replace bottles as needed.
* Replace burned-out light bulbs.
* Wash windows.
* Inspect building interior/exterior to assess needed repairs.
* Paint interior/exterior of buildings at reasonable heights.
* Escort building inspectors.
* Plaster and make repairs to damaged walls.
* Cement and make repairs to walkways, foundations, etc.
* Wash exterior of Division vehicles and vacuum/clean vehicle interior, as required.
* Perform other tasks, as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; a working knowledge of building construction trades such as painting, plastering, carpentry, etc.; a working knowledge of the equipment and tools used for the above and skill in handling them; a familiarity with equipment used for grounds maintenance and the ability to maintain such equipment; the ability to carry out instructions; and related knowledge, skills and capacities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Possession of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Experience: Employment performing janitorial work or grounds maintenance work.
Or any combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
* Prior to appointment, selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Rhode Island State Police.
* After appointment to the position, selected candidate must successfully complete a 130-day working day probationary period.
* At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
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 a State employee who is a member of LIUNA Local 808? (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
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Are you a State employee who is a member of LIUNA Local 808 at the Rhode Island State Police? (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
Required Question
Agency State of Rhode Island
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Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
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