Housekeeper

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number CS00562 RIC Position Number 5550-10000-1840; 5550-10000-1389; 5550-10000-2091; 5550-10000-2118 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Number of Positions Available 4 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 05/21/2025 Position Status Permanent - C End of Restricted or Limited Position Civil Service List No Closing Date 05/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

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

Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

General Information to Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade 310CA Min Salary 41417 Max Salary 44300 Added Salary For this Position $2.00/hr shift differential FLSA Non-Exempt Branch of Service classified Labor Code Council 94 Local 2878 AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and 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.

Position Information

Position Title Housekeeper Department Name Custodial Services Full Time / Part Time full-time 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.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

40 Hours/Week

Position #1 (1840)

Adams Library

Monday - Friday

4:00PM - 12:30AM

Position #2 (1389)

Floater

Monday - Friday

4:00PM - 12:30AM

Position #3 (2091)

Floater

Monday - Friday

4:00PM - 12:30AM

Position #4 (2118)

Murray Center/SASC

Monday - Friday

10:00AM - 6:30PM

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration.

The incumbent Housekeeper will gradually assume the position of caretaker of the building and facilities, with the feeling of responsibility of their well-being similar to that which he/she has for his/her own personal possessions. The person who will assume the position of Housekeeper is accepting a very important role in the functioning of our institution. The Housekeeper will not only be working with maintenance, cleaning, and care, but he/she will be working with students and support staff. Concern shown by friendliness and helpfulness will fit into the framework of the goals our department. There is a need for the Housekeeper to understand that we provide a service to the entire campus community, providing students and staff with a clean, sanitary and safe environment to learn and work. They usually are open to suggestions and will cooperate with attempts to be helpful. The Housekeeper is under the supervision of the custodial managers and supervisors.

Reports To Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Custodial Services 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; and

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.

Or Combination of 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.

Custodial experience in educational setting.

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.

Number of Employees Supervised 0