HOUSEKEEPER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

University of Rhode Island seeks a full-time Housekeeper to perform custodial and simple maintenance tasks at the Narragansett Bay Campus. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, walls, windows, and fixtures across multiple campus facilities, disposing of waste, and assisting with setup for events.

Work hours are 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with a $4,160 shift differential. Prior custodial experience is preferred; six or more basic tasks may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and custodial methods and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple directions.
• Experience in basic cleaning tasks or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, carpets, walls, windows, and fixtures in university facilities.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Move or assist in moving office furniture and equipment as needed.
• Set up equipment and rooms for events or meetings.
• Report safety issues and maintenance needs.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Follow simple directions

Education

Eight grade education

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number CS02298 Job Title HOUSEKEEPER Position Number tba FTE 1.00 FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $43,074 -$46,072 +$4,160 shift differential 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 Leave Without Pay End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Custodial Services Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

TA Specialist

Office of Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5269 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 Narragansett Bay Campus Building(s)

Narragansett Bay Campus

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

3:30PM to 12:00 AM — Monday through Friday

included, +$4,160 shift differential

Posting Dates

Posting Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date 08/31/2026