Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Position Summary

A Housekeeper is primarily responsible for daily cleaning routines of private and public areas such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, conference rooms, restrooms, dormitories, corridors, stairs, water fountains, elevators, doors, and walls, while ensuring a safe and risk‑preventive environment.

Monday - Friday 6 am - 2:30 pm

• Restrooms must be cleaned, monitored, and replenished on a daily basis, which includes disinfecting all basins, urinals, and toilet bowls, and sweeping and mopping floors
• Replenish all dispensers as needed while reporting any damaged or malfunctioning units to a manager or supervisor
• Remove trash and recycle as needed
• Periodic cleaning such as vacuuming, mopping, and waxing/buffing floors; dusting office furniture, vents, corridors, and staircases
• Snow removal (by using shovels and power equipment)
• Setting up tables and chairs for functions
• Moving furniture as required
• Operate a motor vehicle to transport garbage as needed
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of housekeeping experience is required
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license preferred

• Must be able to work the majority of the day, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, and kneeling while working
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
• Must have knowledge of floor and carpet care and equipment such as refinishing, scrubbing, hi‑speed burnishing, polishing, shampooing, and extraction
• The ability to operate heavy machinery and/or equipment such as Bob Cat, Forklift, Snow Blowers, Plows, and drive the University’s vehicles
• Respirator Fit Testing may be required

Grade 1.A

1199 New Hire rate: $24.64 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $25.13

As of July 1, 2026, 1199 New Hire rate: $25.81, and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $26.32

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.