Housekeeper

Marist UniversityPoughkeepsie, NY
$23 - $27Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Plant at Marist University seeks applicants for a Housekeeper. Housekeepers perform professional custodial duties which include cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures within academic, administrative, and dormitory facilities.

Requirements

  • Six months of professional custodial experience.
  • Institutional housekeeping experience and the ability to clean with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

  • Cleaning experience in hospitals, nursing homes, residential housing, hotels, large facility/multi-use buildings, office/conference space and classroom/lecture space.
  • Experience with sustainable practices preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains all cleaning equipment
  • Strips, wet mops, dust mops, and waxes floors
  • Washes walls, windows, glass partitions, and blackboards
  • Maintains and cleans washrooms
  • Polishes furniture and fixtures
  • Moves furniture from building to building as needed
  • Sets up and rearranges rooms for special events/functions
  • Removes all trash and other rubbish
  • Maintains recycling equipment
  • Vacuums and shampoos carpets
  • Removes and installs curtains/draperies
  • Receives and stores 55-gallon drums, paper supplies, and other housekeeping supplies
  • Responsible for assuring that areas found locked on arrival are locked on departure
  • Responsible for the safekeeping and preservation of housekeeping equipment
  • Responsible for reporting equipment damaged or lost
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
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