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 the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Campus Location Kingston Building(s) FLOAT— CAMPUSWIDE — MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN ANY KINGSTON CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION, ACADEMIC or ATHLETIC BUILDINGS Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the cleaning, custodial work and maintenance in a moderate-sized public building, and to supervise, when necessary, a small group of employees engaged in such works or to assist in supervising the work of a group of subordinates engaged in cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General assignments of duties are made by a superior; specific assignments are made occasionally; work is reviewed occasionally upon completion and while in process.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise direct supervision over a small group of subordinates, making specific assignments and reviewing work during process and upon completion; often works on same assignment with subordinates.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
To be responsible for the cleaning, custodial work, and maintenance in a moderate-sized public building, and to supervise, when necessary, a small group of employees engaged in such work; or, to assist in supervising the work of a group of subordinates engaged in cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building.
To lay out and participate in the work of a small group of subordinates engaged in such duties as cleaning, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, vacuuming, polishing, or waxing floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in offices, halls, wards, staff quarters, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, restrooms, operating rooms, and laboratories.
To be responsible for cleaning plumbing fixtures, collecting and burning trash, and collecting and disposing of garbage and various waste matter.
To move furniture and equipment.
To provide washrooms with soap, towels, and necessary supplies.
To run errands.
To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor incident to lawn and garden maintenance.
To keep watch on property and grounds.
Occasionally, to operate passenger or freight elevators.
Occasionally, to do minor work on buildings or equipment or to assist a maintenance man in such work.
To do related work as required. Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work and proficiency in their use; the ability to supervise the work of others; the ability to understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; 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: employment involving general cleaning and custodial work.
Or, any 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 FridayDays Off: Saturday & Sunday Posting Date 12/24/2024 Closing Date 01/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.
Note:This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.
This position requires a driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle to move between buildings.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14554 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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 * Have you completed eight school grades? Yes No * Do you possess a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the equipment and methods used in cleaning and custodial work? If YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME/COVER LETTER. Yes, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME/COVER LETTER. No