Posting Information
Position Information
Posting Number
CS00639
Position Title
Housekeeper
Division
Administration and Finance Division
Department Name
Custodial Services
Position Type
Staff - Classified
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.
Position Overview
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly university facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and basic maintenance duties, including cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, kitchens, and other campus spaces. Responsibilities also include collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables, restocking supplies, setting up rooms and equipment for events, cleaning windows and fixtures, operating custodial equipment, and reporting safety concerns or maintenance needs. The Housekeeper may also assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, moving furniture, and other facility-related tasks as assigned.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades.
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.
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.
• 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.
Position Details
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time / Part Time
Part time
Work Schedule
Part-Time, 19 hours per week
Monday through Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
Reports To (Title)
Assistant Director, Custodial Services
Position Status
Permanent - C
End of Restricted or Limited Position
Civil Service List
No
Union Code
classified
Salary Grade
310CA
Minimum Salary for Grade
$44,366
Maximum Salary for Grade
$47,454
Added Salary for This Position
$2 shift differential
Collective Bargaining Unit
Council 94 Local 2878
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available
1
Anticipated Start Date
08/26/2026
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
09/13/2026
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to 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
Posting Number
CS00639
Position Title
Housekeeper
Division
Administration and Finance Division
Department Name
Custodial Services
Position Type
Staff - Classified
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.
Position Overview
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly university facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and basic maintenance duties, including cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, kitchens, and other campus spaces. Responsibilities also include collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables, restocking supplies, setting up rooms and equipment for events, cleaning windows and fixtures, operating custodial equipment, and reporting safety concerns or maintenance needs. The Housekeeper may also assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, moving furniture, and other facility-related tasks as assigned.
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.
Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades.
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.
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.
• 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.
Position Details
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time / Part Time
Part time
Work Schedule
Part-Time, 19 hours per week
Monday through Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
- Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Incentives and Rewards
- Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday
- Retirement Benefits
- Disability and Insurance Benefits
- Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
Reports To (Title)
Assistant Director, Custodial Services
Position Status
Permanent - C
End of Restricted or Limited Position
Civil Service List
No
Union Code
classified
Salary Grade
310CA
Minimum Salary for Grade
$44,366
Maximum Salary for Grade
$47,454
Added Salary for This Position
$2 shift differential
Collective Bargaining Unit
Council 94 Local 2878
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available
1
Anticipated Start Date
08/26/2026
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
09/13/2026
Special Instructions
- At the time of appointment, the applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
- Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to 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.
Housekeeper in providence at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $34,299–$35,006
For context, most housekeepers earn between $34,299–$35,006 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as part time and onsite.