Housekeeper (Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year)
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Posting DetailsPosition Information Posting Number CS02133 Job Title Housekeeper (Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic Year) Position Number 490 FTEFLSAPay RateSalary Range $31,840 - $34,060 (academic year salary) Pay Grade Level Grade 310 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Academic Year, Part-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation ReasonEnd Date of Restriction or LimitationDepartment Information Department Dining Central Operations Contact(s) Jenna VisinhoSpecialist, Talent AcquisitionOffice of Human Resource Administration80 Lower College RoadKingston, RI 02881Contact Phone/Extension 401-###-#### Contact Email ...@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) Butterfield & Hope Commons - All AreasGrant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding DateExtension Contingency NotesDuties 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; andEXPERIENCE: 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 QualificationsEnvironmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.Work Hours FLEX SCHEDULE - WILL BE DISCUSSED AT INTERVIEWWORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF WILL VARY DURING J-TERM AND SPRING BREAK PERIODACADEMIC YEAR DATES ARE: 08/31/25 THROUGH 05/09/26Posting Date 08/29/2025 Closing Date 09/12/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Part-Time, 18 hrs., Academic YearThe University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer.This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures.The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.Quicklink for Posting