Custodial Services provides cleaning and related services for University of Rhode Island academic, athletic, administrative, and farm buildings—75+ buildings totaling 2.6 million square feet—at the main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. Our mission is to provide a clean, healthy, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, visitors, and alumni.

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Services We Provide

• Comprehensive cleaning services
• Set up and takedown for events and catering
• Exterior power washing
• Snow removal
• Carpet Cleaning
• Window Washing

We also support:

• Mold remediation
• Integrated Pest Management
• Disaster response and recovery
• Building security

Area Responsibilities & Services

Each Building Superintendent is responsible for certain buildings.

•  Building Superintendent List

Custodial Services:

• Caters to the needs of individual departments
• Encourages positive interactions with students and staff
• Supports a clean and healthy environment to learn, work, and play
• Utilizes sustainable cleaning practices and green products whenever possible
• Researches, pursues, and implements best practices
• Promotes staff responsiveness, adaptability, and service

Custodial Services Workplace Offers:

• Initial and on-the-job training
• Training for safety and effectiveness
• Team and independent work environments
• Pathway to career advancement
• Potential lifelong career path
• Opportunities for academic growth

Department Contacts