Housekeeper

Please see Special Instructions for more details. At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. Posting Information Position Information Posting Number Posting Number CS00640 Position Title Division Division Administration and Finance Division Department Name Department Name Custodial Services Position Type 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 is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly university facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and basic maintenance duties, including cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, kitchens, and other campus spaces. Responsibilities also include collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables, restocking supplies, setting up rooms and equipment for events, cleaning windows and fixtures, operating custodial equipment, and reporting safety concerns or maintenance needs. The Housekeeper may also assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, moving furniture, and other facility-related tasks as assigned. 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 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. Additional Required Qualifications Knowledges 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. 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. FLSA FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time / Part Time Full-time Work Schedule Academic or Calendar Year Academic or Calendar Year Calendar 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 Disability and Insurance Benefits Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. EEO Statement As an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr