Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of your position is to ensure cleanliness of offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, lobbies and other public areas such as libraries and lounges; all common areas in residence halls other than independent apartments. Project work, especially floor maintenance, will be included in the duties routinely assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the following
-education, training, license, registration, certification, language skills, mathematical skills, computer skills and/or experience- is required:

Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.

Knowledge of cleaning procedures and universal precautions.

2-3 years’ experience as a housekeeping service worker and ability to train and work with other employees in their group.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.

Reasoning Ability:

The following abilities are required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this position:

Ability to interpret and follow direction

Ability to report observed hazards in the environment.

Contacts:

The employee in this position will routinely encounter the following contacts while conducting his/her department’s business.

Equipment Operation/ Working Conditions:

Knowledge of the following equipment is required for this position:

Ability to use electrical and manual cleaning equipment

Exposed to body fluids, infection, odors, and behavior of residents.

Exposed to chemicals and cleaning solutions.

Leadership Responsibilities:

The following level or kind of leadership responsibility is assumed by this position:

Work Leader Responsibility
:
May have a new employee shadow work as a part of a new hire department orientation