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Building Superintendent

Company Name
Rhode Island College
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence, RI
Salary Grade 318CA
Min Salary 48601
Max Salary 53777
Added Salary For this Position  
FLSA Non-Exempt
Branch of Service classified
Labor Code Council 94 Local 2878
AA/EEO/ADA Statement As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

 

Position Title Building Superintendent
Department Name Custodial Services
Full Time / Part Time full-time
General Statement of Duties To supervise and be responsible for the work of a staff of employees engaged in performing cleaning, janitorial, custodial and heating services and routine maintenance tasks in a major public office building; and to do related work as required.
Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of a superior who makes general assignments of duties and responsibilities; work is reviewed for effectiveness.
Supervision Exercised Makes assignments and supervises the work of subordinates, instructs them in their duties and closely reviews their work for effectiveness.
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area 40 hours/week
Monday – Friday
6:00AM – 2:30PM

 
Position Overview This position shall provide supervision and be responsible for the work of a staff of employees
engaged in performing cleaning, janitorial, and custodial duties. The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration.
Reports To Associate Director, Custodial Services
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To assign, lay out, supervise and review the work of a staff of employees engaged in performing cleaning, janitorial, custodial and heating services and routine maintenance tasks in a major public office building, such as the State House or State Office Building, or a major public building such as the Providence County Court House.
To make periodic inspections of maintenance carpentry, electrical work, painting, plastering, plumbing and other related building maintenance projects to assure satisfactory performance of work assignments.
To supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in grounds beautification and maintenance, including the removal of snow and rubbish.
To supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in the operation and maintenance of high or low pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment in the building heating plant.
To be responsible for the requisitioning, storing, distributing of and accounting for cleaning, janitorial and necessary building and grounds maintenance supplies and equipment.
To review and evaluate requests for office and storage space allocations and to make recommendations thereon to a superior.
To prepare and submit written reports relating to assigned functions to a superior.
To do related work as required.
Education Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and
Experience Such as may have been gained through: employment involving supervision over janitorial, maintenance and heating services of a large building used by the public.
Or Combination of Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Or Combination of Education and Experience  
Additional Required Qualifications  
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 inspect a building, its equipment and grounds and to plan maintenance, repair and custodial activities; the ability to plan, lay out, supervise and evaluate the work of others; the ability to estimate building or grounds repair or renovation costs; the ability to meet and deal with tenants tactfully; the ability to prepare and submit written reports; and related capacities and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications NA
Number of Employees Supervised 10-14

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents