Housekeeper (Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year)

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a part-time Housekeeper (18 hrs., Academic Year) at the Kingston campus. The role involves cleaning and custodial tasks across university buildings, with a 21.32–22.81 hourly pay rate and a part-time schedule during the academic year.

Department Dining Central Operations oversees duties. The position requires routine cleaning across residential and public spaces and adherence to safety and campus policies. Flexible hours will be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in cleaning and custodial work.
• The ability to understand and carry out simple directions.

Responsibilities

• To clean and maintain buildings and rooms as described in duties and responsibilities.
• To clean floors, windows, bathrooms, and various surfaces using appropriate equipment.
• To collect and dispose of trash and maintain cleanliness in dining and public areas.
• To assist with setup and basic maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Cleaning

Custodial work

Follow directions

Education

Eight grade education

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Housekeeper (Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year

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

Posting Number CS02324

Job Title

Job Title Housekeeper (Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year)

Position Number

Position Number 490

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $21.32 - $22.81 hourly

Salary Range

Pay Grade Level Grade 310

Position Type

Union

Union

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

Status

Status Academic Year, Part-time, Permanent

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 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)

Butterfield & 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

Flex Schedule – will be discussed at interview

Academic Year Dates: September 6, 2026 through May 15, 2027

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/06/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year

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.