Housekeeper (Buildings & Grounds)/Career Opportunity

Chautauqua Institution•Town of Chautauqua, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and maintains common areas within buildings and dormitories, including restrooms, to provide a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for guests, residents, and staff. The role supports the Buildings & Grounds Department’s facility-care mission and works under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor as part of a collaborative facilities team. It is an entry-level position; no prior housekeeping or custodial experience is required, and training is provided. The position is based on Chautauqua Institution’s main campus in Chautauqua, New York. It is full time, with daytime and evening hours, weekdays, and weekends possible, particularly during the busy summer operating season and winter weather events requiring snow removal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Time-management skills to complete assigned tasks within required timeframes.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying cleaning supplies.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work indoors for extended periods and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals with proper safety measures.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of cleaning practices and workplace safety principles; training is provided.
Awareness of the importance of cleanliness, sanitation, and guest service in shared spaces.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain common areas, hallways, dormitories, and restrooms to established cleanliness and safety standards.
Pick up trash and debris, vacuum, empty wastebaskets, and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
Scrub, sanitize, and disinfect restrooms using approved chemical products, including fixtures, floors, mirrors, doors, sinks, and toilets.
Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet paper, urinal cakes, and batteries for automatic dispensers.
Perform deep-cleaning tasks during seasonal building openings and closures, which may include cleaning carpets, ceilings, drapes, upholstered furniture, walls, and windows.
Complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively, prioritizing work based on direction from the Housekeeping Supervisor without compromising quality.
Stock, label, and properly store cleaning supplies, and ensure supplies are secured in locked storage areas.
Promptly report supply needs, damages, maintenance concerns, pest activity, or safety hazards to a supervisor.
Follow established procedures for logging and reporting lost guest items.
Follow safety guidelines and internal procedures for using chemical cleaners to prevent injury or damage.
Interact courteously and professionally with guests, residents, and staff.
Wear the approved uniform while on duty and maintain appearance standards.
Establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with team members.

Benefits

National health insurance network with Highmark
Flexible spending or health savings account options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Complimentary life insurance
Wellness incentives
Employee assistance program
Supplemental life insurance
Long-term disability options
Discretionary employer retirement plan contribution, recently 6% of gross compensation following the designated service period
$500 referral bonus for eligible employee referrals, subject to the stated employment-duration conditions
Traditional Chautauqua gate pass at no cost, providing access to many programs at the Amphitheater