Housekeeper

Rhode Island College; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island College is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper in the Custodial Services department to maintain clean, safe, and orderly campus spaces. The role covers cleaning floors, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, and planning for events, with waste disposal and restocking duties.

The position requires physical stamina (carry 50 lbs, stand and move for long periods) and the ability to work weekends ( Saturdays and Sundays) 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Completion of eight school grades.
• Experience in basic cleaning and custodial tasks.
• Combination of education and experience considered.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and methods.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, kitchens and other spaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Set up rooms and equipment for events.
• Report safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Operate custodial equipment and assist with snow removal or grounds tasks as needed.

Skills

Carry 50 lbs

Stand, bend, reach

Independent or team work

English communication

Education

Eight school grades

Tools

Ride on auto scrubbers

Ride on burnishers

Walk behind auto scrubbers

Walk behind burnishers

Window cleaning equipment

Side by side floor scrubbers

Hand operated burnisher

Mechanized carpet cleaning equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Posting Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00644

Position Title

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name Custodial Services

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Classified

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 Received

Duties are assigned individually, usually in detail; work is supervised while in process and reviewed upon completion for overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervision Exercised

Usually none.

Position Overview

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly university facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and basic maintenance duties, including cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, kitchens, and other campus spaces. Responsibilities also include collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables, restocking supplies, setting up rooms and equipment for events, cleaning windows and fixtures, operating custodial equipment, and reporting safety concerns or maintenance needs. The Housekeeper may also assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, moving furniture, and other facility-related tasks as assigned.

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 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.

Education

Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades.

Experience

Such as may have been gained through: functioning in a capacity requiring the performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications

Knowledges 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, climb stairs, use ladder to perform tasks for seven productive hours daily.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Ability to understand, communicate and receive verbal or written instruction in English.
• Commercial cleaning experience.
• Familiarity and experience operating but not limited to: ride on auto scrubbers, ride on burnishers, walk behind auto scrubbers, walk behind burnishers, window cleaning equipment (squeegee, power washer, extension pole cleaners), side by side floor scrubbers, hand operated burnisher, and mechanized carpet cleaning equipment.
• Experience with APPA’S levels of clean.
• Knowledge of and experience practicing ISSA custodial standards.

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Work Schedule

Part-Time, 16 hours per week
Saturday & Sunday
8AM-4:30PM
Student Center

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar

Reports To (Title) Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Custodial Services

Position Status

Position Status Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List No

Union Code

Union Code classified

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 310CA

Minimum Salary for Grade

Minimum Salary for Grade $44,366

Maximum Salary for Grade

Maximum Salary for Grade $47,454

Added Salary for This Position

Collective Bargaining Unit

Collective Bargaining Unit Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/16/2026

Application Open Date

Application Close Date

Application Close Date 09/28/2026

Special Instructions

• At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

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