HOUSEKEEPER

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Housekeeper in Kingston, RI. The role involves cleaning and custodial tasks across campus, following established standards, and performing light maintenance as required. Work hours are 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.

Must perform duties in university buildings, including offices, dining rooms, kitchens, restrooms, and classrooms. Positions are essential staff with steady, full-time employment and union assignment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to understand and follow simple directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, carpets, walls, windows, woodwork and furniture in university buildings.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Move or assist in moving office furniture as needed.
• Operate cleaning machines and equipment as directed.
• Stock supplies for washrooms and facilities.
• Report safety issues and maintenance needs.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Follow directions

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number CS02331

Job Title HOUSEKEEPER

Position Number 4016

FTE 1.00

FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $43,074 -$46,072

Pay Grade Level Grade 310

Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff

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

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

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 [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

Kingston Building(s)

Float

Funding

Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes

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.

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

• This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.

Work Hours

5:00 AM to 1:30 PM — Tuesday through Saturday

Posting Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17268