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

Paid state holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI is seeking a full-time Housekeeper (40 hrs/week) to perform cleaning and custodial tasks across campus facilities. Duties follow established custodial standards and may include moving equipment and minor maintenance.

The position is on the Kingston campus with a Monday–Friday schedule and additional weekend coverage as needed. The ideal candidate has basic cleaning experience, a high school level education (eight grades) or an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in cleaning and custodial work.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple directions.
• Education or combination of education and experience may be equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment across campus buildings.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Move office furniture and assist in moving as needed.
• Spray and fumigate for insects when directed.
• Provide washrooms with soap, paper products and supplies.
• Observe safety issues and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and custodial

Ability to understand directions

Education

Eight grade education

Education/experience equivalent

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

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

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

Work Hours

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

Days off: Tuesday and Wednesday

Posting Date 10/22/2026 Closing Date 11/02/2026

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.