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Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year)
 University of Rhode Island | |
paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Oct 04, 2025 | |
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Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year) Posting Number: CS02191 FTE: FLSA: Pay Rate: Salary Range: $43,074 - $46,072 Pay Grade Level: Grade 310 Union: C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status: Full-time, Calendar Year, Permanent Department: HRL Facilities Campus Location: Duties and Responsibilities: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work at a university or college; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To clean (sweep, strip, dust, scrub, mop, wash or vacuum), polish or wax floors, carpets, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in all university or college buildings, including offices, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, rest rooms, showers, residence halls, athletic facilities, guest rooms, public spaces, conference rooms, laboratories and classrooms, corridors, entrances, exterior walkways, and building fixtures. To clean plumbing fixtures. To collect and dispose of trash, recyclables and other wastes. On occasion, to move, or assist in moving, office furniture and equipment. As directed, to spray and fumigate for insects, such as bees, ants, etc. To provide washrooms with soap, paper products and other necessary supplies. To observe and report unusual situations on property and grounds. To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with lawn and garden maintenance; to remove snow. To operate buffers, wet/dry vacuums and floor scrubbing machines, carpet extractors and pressure washers (with proper orientation). To wash and hang drapes, Venetian and vertical blinds; to wash, dry and fold towels. To collect, separate and dispose of recyclable materials. To participate in setting up equipment in all university or college facilities; to set up conference rooms in the configuration requested by groups. To report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs. To change incandescent and florescent lights. To wash interior and exterior windows. Under direction, may be assigned to access computerized inventory systems; to stock supply closets based on need. To clean and wash all industrial rubber matting. To receive and stock supplies in appropriate areas. To clean and maintain tools and equipment after use. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; the ability to understand and carry out simple directions; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: functioning in a capacity requiring the performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks. Or, an combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Posting Date: 09/24/2025 Closing Date: 10/3/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits. To learn more about the benefits package, please visit: https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/ The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University. To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15729 jeid-e178cf8df39b2e4fbefa0ec3039ae7ea | |