Housekeeper

Benefits

Qualifications

• •The ability to learn and understand how the housekeeping department contributes to residential living as part of the liberal arts experience is an important aspect for success in this position
• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Knowledge of housekeeping operations
• •Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures in housekeeping operations including organizing and prioritizing work assignments
• •Ability to develop and foster a cooperative work environment
• •Flexibility in all phases of tasks with the ability to accept, manage and incorporate change
• •Ability to develop, and to contribute to, learning and work environments welcoming to people from a diverse variety of backgrounds and experiences
• •Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to listen, communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
• •Ability to understand and appreciate the mission of a residential liberal arts college
• •Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, fire and life safety standards and rules, regulations and procedures for handling hazardous materials
• •Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to housekeeping operations
• •Ability to read and write and to follow both oral and written instructions
• •Must possess a valid driver’s license and be reachable for on-call for emergencies
• •Shares on-call responsibilities
• •Requires full range of body motion including:
• •Ability to lift 40 pounds, 30 pounds frequently and independently
• •Ability to perform bending squatting, twisting, crawling, and climbing
• •Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and freely traverse campus
• •Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 10 feet
• •Visual ability to safely and effectively operate equipment
• •Hearing and speaking abilities to effectively communicate through earpiece and in person
• •Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
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Responsibilities

• •The housekeeper position requires the ability to effectively interact with diverse faculty, staff, and students while conducting a variety of duties relating to the upkeep of over 80 campus buildings as directed by a supervisor
• •Performs cleaning tasks in assigned areas in accordance with established procedures and safety rules
• •Routine cleaning tasks will include:
• •Collects and removes trash and cleanup litter (inside and outside)
• •Cleans/washes/disinfects restrooms and shower rooms, elevator interiors, individual room phones, room trash baskets and trash collection container
• •Dusting/cleaning walls, doors, furniture, drapes and windows inside and out
• •Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and carpet cleaning where needed
• •Replaces burned out light bulbs and clean the light fixtures
• •Care of hard surfaced floors and woodwork including stripping and refinishing where and when needed
• •Assists with snow removal as directed by supervisor
• •Assists with moving and setting up furnishings and equipment as assigned (this includes college event set-ups)
• •Frequently exercise judgment with regard to appropriate chemical supplies and equipment used daily
• •Keeps equipment clean and operating properly and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor by phone, in person or on a work order
• •Immediately reports any unsafe or unusual conditions and any evidence of damage or need of repair to supervisor and on a work order
• •Completes work orders and project requests as assigned by supervisor
• •Completes and maintain supply order requests and insure an adequate supply of stock is maintained in the building
• •Works as part of a team as assigned by supervisor
• •Assists or work with other facilities personnel when directed by supervisor
• •Trains, works with, and/or coordinates the responsibilities of facilities student employees
• •Maintains security of keys and lock and unlock areas as required
• •Accomplishes assigned custodial tasks while working within the framework of OSHA safety regulations that govern procedures of personal safety, chemical, and equipment usage
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