HOUSEKEEPER

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the Kingston campus. The position handles cleaning, custodial tasks, and routine maintenance across university facilities, including residence halls, classrooms, and offices.

Shifts run 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants should have basic custodial experience and be able to follow simple instructions; the Department of Custodial Services oversees operations across multiple campus buildings.

Qualificações

• Basic knowledge of cleaning and custodial methods.
• Ability to understand and follow simple directions.

Responsabilidades

• Clean floors, carpets, walls, and fixtures; mop, scrub, dust, and polish surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables; maintain cleanliness of restrooms and common areas.
• Move office furniture as needed and assist in setup of rooms for events.
• Spray for insects when directed and restock supplies in washrooms.
• Observe property for safety issues and report needed repairs.
• Perform snow removal and assist in lawn/garden tasks as required.

Conhecimentos

Custodial tasks

Cleaning equipment operation

Follow directions

Formação

Eight grade education

Basic custodial experience

Ferramentas

Inventory systems

Descrição da vaga

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

Department Custodial Services

Contact(s)

Sean Nelson
TA Specialist
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands

At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Building(s)

Lippitt Hall, Ballentine Hall, and Washburn Hall. May be required to work in any Kingston Campus administrative, academic, or athletic building.

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

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.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

5:00 AM to 1:30 PM — Monday through Friday

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94?
  • Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION.
  • No