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Posting Number CS02026 Job Title HOUSEKEEPER (FULL-TIME, CALENDAR YEAR) Position Number ++0010 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $41,417 - $44,300 Pay Grade Level Grade 310 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C+4/L528 - Council +4/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation
06/28/25 (will be extended)
Department Information
Department HRL Facilities 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)
BARLOW/FLOAT
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
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – 6:00 AM TO 2:30 PM
DAYS OFF: SUNDAY & MONDAY
START DATE: AFTER 12/2+/24
Posting Date 11/27/2026 Closing Date 12/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS IS A FULL-TIME, 40 HRS., CALENDAR YEAR POSITION
IT WILL INCLUDE 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
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/143++
Posting Number CS02026 Job Title HOUSEKEEPER (FULL-TIME, CALENDAR YEAR) Position Number ++0010 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $41,417 - $44,300 Pay Grade Level Grade 310 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C+4/L528 - Council +4/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation
06/28/25 (will be extended)
Department Information
Department HRL Facilities 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)
BARLOW/FLOAT
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
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – 6:00 AM TO 2:30 PM
DAYS OFF: SUNDAY & MONDAY
START DATE: AFTER 12/2+/24
Posting Date 11/27/2026 Closing Date 12/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS IS A FULL-TIME, 40 HRS., CALENDAR YEAR POSITION
IT WILL INCLUDE 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
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/143++
