Housekeeper

Posting Number: CS00623

Division
Administration and Finance Division

Position
Type
Staff – Classified

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 Received

Duties are assigned individually, usually in detail; work is supervised while
in process and reviewed upon completion for overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervision
Exercised

Usually none.

Position Overview

The Housekeeper plays an important role in
maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across campus facilities. This position is responsible for performing a variety of
custodial and light maintenance duties throughout academic buildings, residence halls, offices, and public spaces. Responsibilities include
cleaning and maintaining floors, restrooms, classrooms, and common areas; collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables; restocking
supplies; and assisting with room setups and basic facility needs. The Housekeeper also helps ensure campus spaces remain safe and
well-maintained by reporting maintenance or safety concerns and supporting general upkeep of the college’s
facilities.

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.

Education

Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school
grades.

Experience

Such as may have been gained through: functioning in a capacity requiring the performance
of basic cleaning and custodial tasks.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of
education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Knowledges Skills and
Capacities

A working knowledge of the equipment, materialsand methods used in cleaning and custodial work; the ability to
understand and carry out simple directions; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
*
Ability to carry 50 lbs.
* Ability to stand, bend, reach, climb stairs, use ladder to perform tasks for seven productive hours
daily.
* Ability to work independently or as a team.
* Ability to understand, communicate and receive verbal or written instruction in
English.
* Commercial cleaning experience.
* Familiarity and experience operating but not limited to: ride on auto scrubbers, ride on
burnishers, walk behind auto scrubbers, walk behind burnishers, window cleaning equipment (squeegee, power washer, extension pole cleaners),
side by side floor scrubbers, hand operated burnisher, and mechanized carpet cleaning equipment.
* Experience with APPA’S levels of
clean.
* Knowledge of and experience practicing ISSA custodial standards.

Work Schedule

40
Hours/Week
Floater (No building assigned)
Monday – Friday
4:00PM – 12:30AM

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental &
  Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

For a complete listing,
visit Employee Benefits.

Reports To (Title)
Associate Director, Facilities and
Operations

Civil Service List: No

Union Code
classified

Salary
Grade: 310CA

Minimum Salary for Grade
43074

Maximum Salary for
Grade
46072

Collective Bargaining Unit
Council 94 Local 2878

Anticipated Start
Date
06/04/2026

Special Instructions

• At the time of appointment, the applicant must be
  physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
• Upon hire, the candidate may be required
  to arrange for an official transcript of the highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable
law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism
and respectful engagement for all community members.

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