Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Mandatory retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Housekeeper for full-time, 40 hours per week, calendar year. The role involves general cleaning and custodial duties across campus buildings, including offices, dining areas, and classrooms in Kingston.

It requires ability to perform routine tasks and follow directions with attention to safety. Salary ranges from $44,366 to $47,454 with a generous benefits package and tuition waiver possibilities.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of cleaning and custodial work is required.
• Ability to understand and follow simple directions.
• Related capacities and abilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, windows, and surfaces in university facilities.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Move office furniture and equipment as needed.
• Spray and fumigate for insects when directed.
• Stock supplies in washrooms and supply rooms.
• Set up equipment in conference rooms and facilities as requested.
• Report safety issues and maintenance needs.

Education

Eight school grades

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number CS02315

Job Title Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year)

Position Number 18 FTE 1.00

FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $44,366 - $47,454

Pay Grade Level Grade 310

Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Leave to Protect Status

Department Information

Department HRL Facilities Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Talent Acquisition

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)

Area 2/Float

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.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Schedule: Thursday through Monday- 7:30am - 4:00pm

Days off: Tuesday and Wednesday

Posting Date 09/22/2026

Closing Date 10/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year

A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.

To Learn More About The Benefits Package, Please Visit

https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.

All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17102