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Posting Number CS01996 Job Title HOUSEKEEPER (Temporary Position) Position Number 5125 FTE FLSA Pay Rate $41,417 - $44,300 Salary Range Pay Grade Level Grade 310 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave Without Pay End Date of Restriction or Limitation This position is limited due to a temporary leave.  Currently the leave end date is 12/31/2024, which could be extended.  If you have questions about this temporary position, please contact Karen Healey in Human Resources at (401)874-5267. Department Information

Department Custodial Services Contact(s) Karen G. Healey, MHRM
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration 
80 Lower College Road 
Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email karen_healey@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) Ballentine Hall and Lippitt Hall.  This position may be required to work in any Kingston Campus administrative, academic or athletic building(s). 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 Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work Hours 5:00 AM TO 1:30 PM — Monday through Friday 
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday Posting Date 11/02/2024 Closing Date 11/11/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants A pre-employment criminal background report and physical examination are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the adverse weather policy.


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