Housekeeper

Position Information

Posting Number CS01871 Job Title HOUSEKEEPER Position Number 70 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $30,342 - 32,454 Pay Grade Level Grade 310 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Mem Union Contact(s)

Jenna Visinho

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317 Contact Email jvisinho@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)

MEMORIAL UNION

Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes 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

7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM - SATURDAY

DAYS OFF: SUNDAY & MONDAY

ACADEMIC YEAR DATES: 08/25/24 TO 05/31/25

WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF MAY VARY DURING CERTAIN PERIODS OF THE YEAR (I.E., FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING BREAKS. THE WORK SCHEDULE MAY REVERT TO MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WITH EARLIER HOURS DURING THESE TIME PERIODS (I.E., 7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM).

Posting Date 06/27/2024 Closing Date 07/06/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS IS A FULL TIME, ACADEMIC YEAR POSITION

INCLUDES 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. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT:

https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/

A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13565