§ 30-21-9. Custodial service in public buildings.
(a) All vacancies that may occur in the employment of janitors, elevator operators, caretakers, or any positions in the custodian service in any building owned or maintained by this state or any department of this state shall be filled in the following order of preference:
(1) By war veterans having a service connected disability, whose disability does not in fact handicap them in qualifying for a particular position;
(2) By war veterans having a nonservice connected disability, whose disability does not in fact handicap them in qualifying for a particular position; and
(3) By war veterans with no disability.
(b) This section shall apply to persons who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War I or the Spanish-American War.
History of Section.P.L. 1938, ch. 2562, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 650, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 30-21-9; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 43.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-21 - Employment of Veterans
Section 30-21-1. - Reinstatement by previous employer required.
Section 30-21-2. - Seniority rights on reemployment by prior employer.
Section 30-21-4. - Waiver of rights.
Section 30-21-5. - Rights of other veterans preserved.
Section 30-21-6. - Hiring of unqualified persons not required.
Section 30-21-7. - Failure to allow proper seniority.
Section 30-21-8. - Preference in public employment — Notice to community service division.
Section 30-21-9. - Custodial service in public buildings.
Section 30-21-10. - Notice of vacancies in custodial service.
Section 30-21-12. - Appointment to police or fire forces.
Section 30-21-13. - Extension of credits, benefits, and privileges.