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

The University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Northern (RI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 44,000 - 47,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston seeks a full-time custodian to perform cleaning and simple maintenance across campus facilities. Schedule: Thursday through Monday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with days off Tuesday and Wednesday.

The role involves sweeping, mopping, dusting, window washing, waste disposal, and light repairs, following established custodial standards. Applicants should have basic cleaning experience and be able to lift, move furniture, and work under supervision.

Qualifications

A working knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials and methods.
Ability to understand and follow simple directions.
Experience in basic cleaning and custodial tasks.
Education: completion of eight school grades.
Experience in basic cleaning and custodial tasks.

Responsibilities

To do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work at a university or college; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions.
To clean floors, carpets, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in various buildings.
To collect and dispose of trash, recyclables and other wastes.
To assist in moving office furniture and equipment as needed.
To spray and fumigate for insects as directed.
To provide washrooms with soap and paper products.
To observe and report safety issues and maintenance needs.
To clean and wash all interior and exterior windows.

Education

Eight school grades

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

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.

Position Information

Posting Number

CS02315

Job Title

Position Number

FTE

1.00

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

$44,366 - $47,454

Pay Grade Level

Grade 310

Position Type

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

sean.nelson@uri.edu

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

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.

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