Housekeeper (Full-Time, Academic Year)

University Of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Rhode Island is hiring a Housekeeper for a full-time academic year position. This role involves custodial duties across campus facilities, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, the successful candidate will receive a tuition waiver for family members and a comprehensive retirement plan.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Tuition waiver for family members

Paid time off

Paid state holidays

Mandatory retirement plan

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, custodial, and simple maintenance work.
• Clean various university buildings including classrooms and restrooms.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables.

Skills

Cleaning

Custodial work

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of eight school grades

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a full-time, 40 hrs., academic year position.

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:

A criminal background check & physical exam is required for the successful applicant. This requirement will be paid for by the university.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS02124

Job Title

Job Title Housekeeper (Full-Time, Academic Year)

Position Number

Position Number 940022

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

Salary Range $31,840 - $34,060 - academic year salary (There is an ADDITIONAL $3,200 annually for shift differential)

Pay Grade Level Grade 310

Position Type

Union

Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

Department Dining Central Operations

Contact(s)

Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317

Contact Email

Physical Demands

At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Building(s)

Hope Commons – All areas

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

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

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday – 1:00 to 11:30 PM

Days off: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Posted hours and days off will vary during J-Term & Spring Break

Academic year schedule: 8/10/25 through 5/16/26

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/19/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a full-time, 40 hrs., academic year position.

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:

A criminal background check & physical exam is required for the successful applicant. This requirement will be paid for by the university.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94?
  • Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION.
  • No