Housekeeper (1st Shift)

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeepers’ primary responsibilities are to assist the Lead Housekeeper with routine cleaning and custodial care for assigned facilities, projects, coverage of special events, manage assigned teams for summer blitz cleaning of facilities, operate light and heavy janitorial equipment, and perform special cleaning projects as assigned. Participate in training and development opportunities as required. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to cleaning entrances, lobbies, offices, lounges, classrooms, study rooms, restrooms, stairwells, common residential areas, floor care, shower rooms, dining rooms and auditoriums. Under the direction of the Lead Housekeeper, the Housekeeper will maintain specified cleaning responsibilities in assigned buildings and should be able to make independent decisions to accomplish the day-to-day custodial responsibilities. Knowledge in the operations of building services, related equipment and tasks as well as “best practices” for sanitizing and disinfecting cleaning processes. Requires interaction with various staff members and fellow team members; ability to remain flexible while working closely with other housekeeping staff, in addition to all Facility Managers and departments across campus to coordinate specific services as needed. May be required to work overtime as directed by supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a team member on detailed day-to-day tasks
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong Christian commitment and adherence to the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Housekeeper with routine cleaning and custodial care for assigned facilities.
Assist with projects and coverage of special events.
Manage assigned teams for summer blitz cleaning of facilities.
Operate light and heavy janitorial equipment.
Perform special cleaning projects as assigned.
Participate in training and development opportunities as required.
Clean entrances, lobbies, offices, lounges, classrooms, study rooms, restrooms, stairwells, common residential areas, floor care, shower rooms, dining rooms and auditoriums.
Maintain specified cleaning responsibilities in assigned buildings.
Make independent decisions to accomplish day-to-day custodial responsibilities.
Coordinate specific services with other housekeeping staff, Facility Managers, and departments across campus.
Work overtime as directed by supervision.