Housekeeper

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed. Partial listing of duties include (a complete work profile will be provided to applicants selected for interview):

• Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells;
• Cleans laundry rooms to include, but limited to mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities, both inside and outside;
• Cleans bathrooms;
• Shampoos carpets;
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors;
• Cleans student rooms during building transitions;
• Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
• Installs window treatments, as directed, and replaces light bulbs;
• Cleans selected offices and classrooms;
• During performance of duties, note and report items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility;
• Pick-up and disposal of trash from residential buildings;
• Loads and unloads furniture and other materials and transports to designated locations;
• Is considered an essential employee for the OHRL in regards to severe weather;
• Is required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;
• Is subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;
• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;
• Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;
• Performs snow and ice removal as directed;
• Picks up and makes deliveries of supplies;
• Maintains acceptable attendance record and punctuality, and meets deadlines;
• Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports; and
• When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education and related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, and read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
• Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
• General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
• Must have the ability to work independently, without close supervision;
• Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and
• Because of the nature of this position and frequent verbal contact, candidates should have a proper command of the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently perform work involving safely and independently moving between 20 and 40 pounds;
• Talking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, fingering and grasping, close visual acuity; and
• Ability to withstand both environmental conditions (activities occur inside and outside) and hazards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference provided for candidates with prior residential university, hotel or multiresidential community housekeeping experience;
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish);
• Experience in the use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
• A valid driver s license with a good driving record and insurable.