HOUSEKEEPER

University of California; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning, custodial, and light maintenance duties across campus facilities. The role follows daily custodial standards and requires the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education and experience options include completing eight grades with experience in basic cleaning tasks. Work hours are 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with a $4,160 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and methods used in cleaning and custodial work.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple directions.
• Other related capacities and abilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, carpets, walls, windows, and fixtures across university buildings.
• Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables and other wastes.
• Move or assist in moving office furniture and equipment as needed.
• Spray and fumigate for insects as directed.
• Provide washrooms with soap, paper products and supplies.
• Observe and report safety issues and maintenance needs.
• Clean sidewalks and assist in lawn/garden maintenance; remove snow.
• Operate buffers, vacuums, floor scrubbers, carpet extractors and pressure washers.

Skills

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Ability to follow simple directions

Education

Eight grades of schooling

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Pay Grade Level Grade 310

Position Type

Union

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

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave Without Pay

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 Phone/Extension 401-874-5269

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.

Campus Location

Building(s)

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

3:30PM to 12:00 AM — Sunday through Thursday

Days Off: Friday & Saturday

included, +$4,160 shift differential

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