Housekeeper

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in supporting the college's mission by ensuring that campus facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs various cleaning duties to maintain assigned campus areas in an excellent and habitable condition, following all established departmental practices and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow oral and written instructions to complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to work reliably and with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of performance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good time management and prioritization skills
Knowledge of how to use and maintain basic cleaning tools and equipment
Requires good health, physical strength, and agility to perform all essential cleaning tasks
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs individually and 50 lbs assisted
Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, or stooping during the workday
Wear assigned PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator as required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a housekeeper or cleaner in an institutional or commercial setting

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of housekeeping tasks in assigned areas, which can vary daily based on college priorities during both the academic and non-academic year
Clean and maintain floors (dust mopping, wet mopping, spot mopping, vacuuming)
Clean and sanitize restrooms, washrooms, and showers, including all fixtures
Clean interior surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, glass partitions, window ledges, and doors
Dust furniture, including desks, tables, chairs, and other items as needed
Empty trash and recycling containers, removing all debris to designated receptacles
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure all priority areas are maintained to the high standards of Environmental Services, especially during staff shortages
Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
Customer service orientation with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Identify and report any defective equipment, necessary building repairs, or safety hazards to ensure a safe environment for the community
Effective communication and teamwork in a diverse campus community