Housekeeper (DDC)

Rhode Island College

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 47,000

Part time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Rhode Island College is seeking a part-time Housekeeper for Donovan Dining Center to perform daily cleaning of dining areas, kitchens, restrooms, offices, and walkways. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, and operating custodial equipment, with the potential to assist with food service duties as needed.

The role requires the ability to follow simple verbal directions and a willingness to work under supervision, with opportunities for summer work based on seniority

Qualifications

Ability to perform cleaning and custodial duties following simple instructions.
Working knowledge of custodial equipment and methods.
Housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean floors, restrooms, kitchens and dining areas daily.
Operate custodial equipment safely and effectively.
Assist with food preparation as directed by supervisor.
Maintain dining area, tables, chairs and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
Keep offices, walkways and service areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Follow verbal directions

Custodial equipment knowledge

Self-motivation

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Water vacuums

Buffers

Carpet extractors

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 CS00641

Position Title

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name College Dining Services

Position Type

Position Type Staff - Classified

General Statement of Duties

To work at Donovan Diving Center performing cleaning and other domestic and custodial work and to do related food service duties as required.

Supervision Received

To work under the close supervision of a superior from whom detailed and explicit instructions are received; work is reviewed for compliance with such instructions.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Position Overview

Join our team at Donovan Dining Center as a Housekeeper and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This hands‑on position is responsible for the daily cleaning and upkeep of the dining center, including dining areas, kitchens, restrooms, offices, stairways, walkways, and service areas.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, cleaning carpets, polishing and waxing floors, washing windows, emptying trash, and ensuring restrooms and other shared spaces are properly stocked. The Housekeeper will also operate a variety of custodial equipment and help keep tables, chairs, and dining areas neat and organized.

When needed, the position may also assist with food preparation and other food service duties as directed by the supervisor. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys an active, hands‑on role, and wants to contribute to a positive experience for the campus community.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To clean, sweep, strip, dust, scrub, shampoo, mop, wash or vacuum, polish or wax floors, walls, windows, woodwork, carpet, furniture and equipment.
To clean, mop, and scrub kitchens, bathrooms and rest rooms; to scrub plumbing fixtures; to wash windows; to provide washrooms with towels, soap, and other necessary supplies.
To collect and burn trash.
To operate vacuum cleaners, water vacuums, buffers, carpet extractors, and other housekeeping equipment.
To perform food service duties when necessary.
To wash and hang drapes.
To clean, mop, and scrub all rest room floors and plumbing fixtures daily.
To clean and sanitize all rest room sinks and bowls daily.
To supply rest rooms with towels, soap, and other necessary supplies daily.
To clean, scrub, and mop kitchen floors and walls daily.
To sweep, vacuum, and clean carpeted areas of Donovan Dining Center upper and lower levels daily.
To shampoo and clean all carpeted areas of Donovan Dining Center upper and lower levels as is needed.
To strip, wax, and polish floor space as needed.
To empty all trash receptacles in office before cleaning.
To sweep, vacuum, and clean all Donovan Dining Center offices daily.
To sweep, mop, clean, sanitize, and polish all floor space located in Donovan Dining Center to include lower and upper level stairways, walkways, service area, and tray return area.
To wash wall space and columns in Donovan Dining Center dining rooms as is necessary.
To clean sidewalks at building entrances.
To empty trash receptacles at building entrances.
To clean tables and chairs and arrange same in a neat manner.
To perform food preparation duties as directed by supervisor.
To do related work as required.

Education

Sufficient to follow simple verbal directions.

Experience

N/A

Or Combination of Education and Experience

N/A

Additional Required Qualifications

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

The ability to do cleaning and other domestic and custodial work; the ability to follow simple verbal directions; a working knowledge of the equipment and methods used for cleaning in custodial work; and related capacities, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Housekeeper or cleaning experience.

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Work Schedule

Part-Time, 18.5 Weekly Hours

Sunday (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Monday - Tuesday, Friday (5:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

Academic Year

Opportunities for summer work may be available based upon seniority, however, hours and days off may vary.

Academic or Calendar Year

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Incentives and Rewards
Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday
Disability and Insurance Benefits
Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Reports To (Title) Assistant Director, College Dining Services

Position Status

Position Status Restricted - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

End of Restricted or Limited Position 01/12/2027

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 08/26/2026

Application Open Date

Application Close Date

Application Close Date 09/13/2026

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

As an Aff… / Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

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