Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

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Regular Full-Time Staff Standish, ME, US

Saint Joseph's College of Maine invites applications for the position of full-time HOUSEKEEPER
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Supports the department of Housekeeping by providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility.

• Cleaning and maintaining floors; shampoo carpets
• Sweeping walks
• Dust and washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents, chalkboards, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms
• Removing waste from all designated areas

• High School education is desirable
• A valid driver’s license, ability to successfully complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record is preferred

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position of 40 hours per week
• Scheduling flexibility is required, as this position is essential personnel and may be required to work weekends, holidays and during college administrative closings
• Participates in the “on call” program. “On call” for one week periods or weekend periods on a rotating schedule

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Access to tuition remission benefits
• 30 pre paid meals at our own Pearson's Cafe
• Inclement weather school close pay for essential personnel

• Burnishers
• Pressure washers
• Washers and dryers
• Brooms, shovels, mops, and vacuums

• General knowledge and skills related to housekeeping and light maintenance work, with commercial/ institutional cleaning experience is also desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record for job duties that require driving a company vehicle
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is necessary
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form
• Good understanding of institutional housekeeping operations
• Familiarity with applicable procedures, common housekeeping practices and standards
• Must work cooperatively and professionally with a wide variety of College personnel as well as outside vendors and contractors. Must work cooperatively with others and deal courteously with students, faculty, staff and co-workers
• Tolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all…