Housekeeper, 2nd Shift
University of New England Career•Portland, ME
About The Position
The Housekeeper performs routine housekeeping and maintenance work. Duties may vary by building, and not all duties are performed every day. The position includes cleaning and sanitizing facilities, operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture, performing routine maintenance, assisting with snow removal, and helping train and oversee assigned helpers.
Requirements
- General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.
- Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
- Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels, and warnings.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and deal courteously with students, faculty, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- High school education is desirable.
- Commercial or institutional cleaning experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
- Shampoo carpets.
- Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
- Collect and empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.
- Remove biological waste.
- Clean, sanitize, and stock bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Operate basic cleaning equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
- Move furniture.
- Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
- Assist with snow removal.
- Assist in training and overseeing helpers assigned by the supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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