Housekeeper I

Valparaiso University•Valparaiso, IN

9d•$16

About The Position

As a crucial team member, you will play a vital role in ensuring a clean, healthy, and well-maintained environment within the university. Following established policies and procedures, you will be responsible for various manual cleaning duties in and around our buildings and facilities, including classrooms, lab rooms, offices, residence halls, guest rooms, and restrooms.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license
Must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
Repetitive motion about 95% of the time, such as walking/standing, reaching, bending/twisting, kneeling/crouching/crawling, lifting, forceful gripping/grasping, pushing, and pulling
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to operate low and high-impact tools
Ability to climb stairs and ladders
Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
Must work well with little or no supervision and take direction
Must maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with individuals on campus
Must be cooperative and willing to help coworkers at all times
Ability to exercise care in using cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning duties in areas as assigned, such as washing and sanitizing toilets, sinks, showers, and restocking dispensers
Straightening, dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors
Cleaning white/chalk boards
Washing windows, washing walls
Washing/wiping down trash cans
Taking out trash, etc
Unlock/lock buildings
Keep interior and exterior entrances safe and clean
Cleans spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed
Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition and properly stored
Ensures work areas are safe and strictly adheres to safety procedures regarding cleaners or equipment
Stock all equipment and supply carts with adequate supplies
Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
Provide exceptional customer service
Report maintenance and repair needs via the work order system
Work with the Building Services Supervisor to promote safety
Other duties as assigned