Housekeeper, Maintenance/Cleaning
Listed on 2026-08-25
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Janitor, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Maintenance Worker
80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881
Pay Grade Level Grade 310
Position Type
Union
Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)
Status
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Restriction or Limitation Reason
Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave Without Pay
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department
Department Custodial Services
Contact(s)
Sean Nelson
TA Specialist
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Contact Email sean.nelson
Physical Demands
At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
Campus Location
Building(s)
Grant Funded
Grant Funded No
Duties and ResponsibilitiesGENERAL 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.
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 Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours3:30PM to 12:00 AM — Sunday through Thursday
Days Off:
Friday & Saturday
included, +$4,160 shift differential
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
- * Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94?
- Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION.
- No
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