Housekeeper - Weekend

Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.

Responsibilities of this position include daily cleaning and trash removal of all areas in assigned buildings; minor maintenance such as changing light bulbs, and supervision of student crews. This position will work a full-time, four day a week position to include Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as an additional set day per week (either Monday or Thursday).

• Performs inspection of facilities in regard to cleanliness, sanitation, maintenance and general condition. Reports needed repairs to Facilities Management.
• Strips and refinishes all tile floors, extracts all carpets.
• Performs regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance of entrances, windows, stairways, elevators, public restrooms, and public areas.
• Performs regularly scheduled cleaning of classrooms and meeting rooms.
• Maintains assigned equipment in clean and operable condition.
• Removes trash from buildings.
• Supervises, trains, and schedules student staff during school year and summer.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Up to one year related experience

• Ability to handle tools and equipment common to the housekeeping trade
• Ability to respond to after-hours calls
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours
• Ability to comprehend and follow OSHA rules for handling of chemicals and blood‑borne pathogens
• Positive attitude. Must be able to initiate and maintain good customer and co‑worker relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communications.

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to negotiate stairs and ladders
• Ability to bend, stoop and perform pushing and pulling motions repetitively
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty‑five pounds frequently and fifty pounds occasionally

• When working in public restrooms possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens or body fluids
• Exposure to dirt, dust, and cleaning fluids
• Occasional outdoor work such as sweeping entries and cleaning windows

• Car
• Custodial equipment (buffer, carpet cleaner, auto scrubber, vacuum)

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.

Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of twenty‑four hours per week over the course of a year receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..