HOUSEKEEPER- Washington State University

Position Title

Housekeeper

Washington State University - Pullman, WA 99163

Full-Time/Part-Time, Non-Exempt / Salary

Manages the cleaning operations and maintenance of the facility, furthering a positive member experience.

• Clean, disinfect and maintain the physical facility and furnishings.
• Collect and dispose of trash and waste.
• Clean bathrooms: sinks, mirrors, toilets, and showers.
• Clean all air vents and care for all cleaning equipment.
• Report needed repairs immediately to the supervisor and maintain adequate supplies.
• Understand safety precautions and cleaning product protocols as recommended by the CDC for all housekeeping services.
• Deep clean the entire facility thoroughly prior to each vacation/break.
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including the CDC, facility, and university policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of housekeeping experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively clean, disinfect and maintain facility.

• Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and composition.

• Trunk Strength – Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously.
• Extent Flexibility – Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision – Ability to see details at close range.
• Oral Comprehension – Ability to listen to and understand spoken information.
• Oral Expression – Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate with customers and employees in one‑on‑one interactions.

• Wet or dry combination vacuum cleaners
• Wet mops
• Industrial vacuum cleaners; standing HEPA vacuums
• Trash bags
• Cleaning cloths
• Toilet brush and holder
• Cleaning agents

• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what others are saying and asking appropriate questions.

• Performing General Physical Activities – Includes climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Assisting and Caring for Others – Providing personal assistance, medical attention, or emotional support.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Information provided via telephone, written, e‑mail, or in person.
• Working Directly with the Public – Serving customers and receiving clients or guests.
• Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and obtaining information from relevant sources.

• Spend time standing – continually or almost continually.
• Spend time making repetitive motions – continually or almost continually.
• Face‑to‑Face Discussions – Every day.
• Indoors, environmentally controlled – Every day.
• Contact With Others – Constant contact with others.

• Self‑Control – Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check.
• Attention to Detail – Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Cooperation – Being pleasant with others and displaying a good‑natured, cooperative attitude.
• Integrity – Being honest and ethical.

• Ability to stand 100% of the time.
• Ability to walk 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual limb/hand/finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, bend, twist, squat/kneel and reach – extending arms and hands.

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