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Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year)Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic 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. To learn more about the benefits package, please visit: 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 . 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 InformationPosting Number - CS02314Job Title - Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year)Position Number - FTEFLSAPay Rate - $34,127 - $36,503 (academic salary) PLUS additional $3,200 for shift differentialPay Grade Level - Grade 310Position Type - Classified Civil Service StaffUnion - C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)Status - Full-time, Academic Year, LimitedRestriction or Limitation Reason - Leave to Protect StatusEnd Date of Restriction or Limitation - Leave to Protect Status – October 31, 2031Department InformationDepartment - Dining Central OperationsContact(s) - Jenna Visinho Specialist, Talent Acquisition Office of Human Resource Administration 80 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881Contact Phone/ExtensionContact Email - Demands - At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.Campus Location - KingstonBuilding(s) - Hope Commons – All AreasGrant Funded - NoExtension 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; 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 QualificationsWork Hours - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday – 2:00 pm to 12:30 am Schedule may vary during J-Term, Spring Break, and Summer Academic Year Dates: August 9, 2026 through May 15, 2027Posting Date - 09/29/2026Closing Date - 10/08/2026Quicklink for Posting - DocumentsResumeCover Letter/Letter of Application
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kingston, RI, 02881, US
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