Building Superintendent

Department

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals

Division

Building/Grounds Maintenance

Salary

$50,545.00 - $55,928.00

Job Profile

JC--6 - Building Superintendent (C94 L1350 BHDDH Hospital and Rehab)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

40 Hours - Standard

Opening Date

February 28, 2026

Closing Date

March 9, 2026

Job

Requisition Number

JR101025 Building Superintendent (Open)

Pay Grade

C00318 A

Classification

Building Superintendent

Class Definition

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.

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.

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 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Key Responsibilities

* Facility & Grounds Inspections:
Perform regular, comprehensive inspections of the hospital building, physical plant, and exterior grounds to proactively identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or aesthetic issues.

* Contractor & Staff Liaison:
Serve as the primary hospital liaison for maintenance staff and external contractors, escort outside agencies, for inspections, reviews, etc.

Coordinate their access to hospital areas, ensure they follow infection control protocols, and manage work schedules to minimize disruptions to patient care.

* Safety & Code Compliance:
Ensure strict, ongoing compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes, fire safety protocols, and OSHA regulations.

* Joint Commission Readiness:
Perform and accurately document monthly equipment and facility inspections as required by Joint Commission standards, maintaining a constant state of survey readiness.

* Daily Staff Support:
Assist clinical and administrative staff with small, day-to-day maintenance tasks to improve their work spaces, including hanging shelves, mounting pictures, assembling light furniture, and fixing minor hardware issues.

* Work Order Management:
Oversee the facility's preventative maintenance program and manage incoming work orders, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on patient care.

* Emergency Response:
Act as a key responder for facility-related emergencies (e.g., plumbing leaks, power issues, HVAC…