Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Position Information

Posting Number CS00623 Position Title Housekeeper Division Administration and Finance Division Department Name Custodial Services Position Type Staff - Classified General Statement of Duties

To do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work at a university or college; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Duties are assigned individually, usually in detail; work is supervised while in process and reviewed upon completion for overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervision Exercised

Usually none.

Position Overview

The Housekeeper plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across campus facilities. This position is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and light maintenance duties throughout academic buildings, residence halls, offices, and public spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining floors, restrooms, classrooms, and common areas; collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables; restocking supplies; and assisting with room setups and basic facility needs.

The Housekeeper also helps ensure campus spaces remain safe and well-maintained by reporting maintenance or safety concerns and supporting general upkeep of the college's facilities.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

* To clean (sweep, strip, dust, scrub, mop, wash or vacuum), polish or wax floors, carpets, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture and equipment in all university or college buildings, including offices, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, rest rooms, showers, residence halls, athletic facilities, guest rooms, public spaces, conference rooms, laboratories and classrooms, corridors, entrances, exterior walkways, and building fixtures.

* To clean plumbing fixtures.

* To collect and dispose of trash, recyclables and other wastes.

* On occasion, to move, or assist in moving, office furniture and equipment.

* As directed, to spray and fumigate for insects, such as bees, ants, etc.

* To provide washrooms with soap, paper products and other necessary supplies.

* To observe and report unusual situations on property and grounds.

* To clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with lawn and garden maintenance; to remove snow.

* To operate buffers, wet/dry vacuums and floor scrubbing machines, carpet extractors and pressure washers (with proper orientation).

* To wash and hang drapes, venetian and vertical blinds; to wash, dry and fold towels.

* To collect, separate and dispose of recyclable materials.

* To participate in setting up equipment in all university or college facilities; to set up conference rooms in the configuration requested by groups.

* To report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs.

* To change incandescent and florescent lights.

* To wash interior and exterior windows. Under direction, may be assigned to access computerized inventory systems; to stock supply closets based on need.

* To clean and wash all industrial rubber matting.

* To receive and stock supplies in appropriate areas.

* To clean and maintain tools and equipment after use.

* To do related work as required.

Education

Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades.

Experience

Such as may have been gained through: functioning in a capacity requiring the performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks.

Or Combination of

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional

Required Qualifications Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A working knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in cleaning and custodial work; the ability to understand and carry out simple directions; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to carry 50 lbs.

* Ability to stand, bend, reach, climb stairs, use ladder to perform tasks for seven productive hours daily.

* Ability to work independently or as a team.

* Ability to understand, communicate and receive verbal or written instruction in English.

* Commercial cleaning experience.

* Familiarity and experience operating but not limited to: ride on auto scrubbers, ride on burnishers, walk behind auto scrubbers, walk behind burnishers, window cleaning equipment (squeegee, power washer, extension pole cleaners), side by side floor scrubbers, hand operated burnisher, and mechanized carpet cleaning equipment.

* Experience with APPA'S levels of clean.

* Knowledge of and experience practicing ISSA custodial standards.

Position Details

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full-time Work Schedule

40 Hours/Week

Floater (No building assigned)

Monday - Friday

4:00PM - 12:30AM

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

* Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision

* Wellness Incentives and Rewards

* Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday

* Retirement Benefits

* Disability and Insurance…