Housekeeper

Posting Information

Position Information


Posting Number
CS00648


Position Title
Housekeeper


Division
Administration and Finance Division


Department Name
Custodial Services


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 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.

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.

Position Details


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Full Time / Part Time
Full-time


Work Schedule


Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
6:00AM - 2:30PM
Floater

Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar


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 of Facilities & Operations, Custodial Services


Position Status
Permanent - C


End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List
No


Union Code
classified


Salary Grade
310CA


Minimum Salary for Grade
$44,366


Maximum Salary for Grade
$47,454


Added Salary for This Position

Collective Bargaining Unit
Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information


Number of Positions Available
1


Anticipated Start Date
10/10/2026


Application Open Date

Application Close Date
10/21/2026


Special Instructions

• At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
• 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


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.