Janitor/Security (Library)

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

JANITOR/SECURITY (LIBRARY)

Woonsocket Harris Public Library

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Janitor for the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.  Working under the supervision of the Library Director, the Janitor/Security performs a wide variety of job duties.  Specific job duties are, but not limited to the following:  responsible for all cleaning and maintenance work of the library building and grounds, performs cleaning services as necessary on a daily or weekly basis, supervises and maintains library grounds, cleans and maintains all library tools and equipment, assists in snow removal, and works on other general related tasks as assigned.  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must possess janitorial experience.

Application Deadline:     Friday, January 30, 2026

Classification:     Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Weekly Rate:     $809.79 to $822.13 per week          [M28]

Hours of Work:     40 Hours Per Week

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website at www.woonsocketri.gov.  Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.gov.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.gov.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           Janitor/Security (Library)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Legislative Department/Board of Library Trustees Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade M28  /  40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Director of Library, the Janitor/Security (Library) performs cleaning and maintenance work of the library building and grounds; and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs maintenance on both the exterior and interior of the library.
• Performs carpentry, painting, electrical mechanical and boiler room maintenance.
• Repairs tables, chairs, shelves, doors, windows, and office and lounge furniture.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and replaces broken plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains and repairs electrical outlets, switches and fans, toilets and floorings.
• Sweeps, cleans, dusts and vacuums carpeting.
• Cleans restrooms and fixtures
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Empties waste baskets, washes windows, and assists with other trash.
• Dusts books and shelves.
• General groundskeeping, tree and shrub trimming, grass cutting, snow removal of walkways and entrances.
• Assists librarian on duty in any disciplinary action that is required.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have two (2) years of experience in the areas of maintenance and janitorial fields.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Good knowledge of building, cleaning and maintenance requirements.  Ability to perform reasonable heavy manual work, thoroughness, courtesy, tact and dependability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer