Housekeeping Tech

Housekeeping Tech

Keeps buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, vacuums, and machine-cleans hallways, stairs and office space
• Empties and cleans garbage containers.
• Cleans walls, vents, screens, furniture, drinking fountains, and other interior fixtures.
• Cleans and washes windows, glass doors, and light bulbs; replaces light bulbs as needed.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Sets up and moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Quality Management
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

Valid Tennessee driver's license is required.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Able to read and follow directions printed on cleaning products. Must be able to operate vacuums, rug shampoo machines, and related cleaning equipment. Must be able to make minor repairs, perform routine preventative maintenance, clean equipment, and replenish supplies.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently move, lift, carry, and/or push objects that weigh at least 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to dirt and grease on a daily basis, in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.