Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year)

Full-time, 40 hours per week, calendar year position.

About the role

To perform 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, classrooms, corridors, entrances, exterior walkways, and building fixtures.
• Clean plumbing fixtures.
• Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables, and other wastes.
• Move or assist in moving office furniture and equipment.
• Spray and fumigate for insects, such as bees, ants, etc., as directed.
• Provide washrooms with soap, paper products, and other necessary supplies.
• Observe and report unusual situations on property and grounds.
• Clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with lawn and garden maintenance; remove snow.
• Operate buffers, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing machines, carpet extractors, and pressure washers (with proper orientation).
• Wash and hang drapes, Venetian and vertical blinds; wash, dry, and fold towels.
• Collect, separate, and dispose of recyclable materials.
• Participate in setting up equipment in all university or college facilities; set up conference rooms in the configuration requested by groups.
• Report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent lights.
• Wash interior and exterior windows.
• Access computerized inventory systems; stock supply closets based on need, under direction.
• Clean and wash all industrial rubber matting.
• Receive and stock supplies in appropriate areas.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment after use.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in cleaning and custodial work.
• The ability to understand and carry out simple directions.

Education and Experience: Completion of eight school grades and experience functioning in a capacity requiring the performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable).
• Paid time off and paid state holidays.
• Mandatory retirement plan and other types of benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $44,366 - $47,454

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm