Housekeeper (Buildings & Grounds)/Career Opportunity

Chautauqua Institution•Chautauqua, NY

2d•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 mission of providing a premier experience through consistent, high-quality facility care. This is an entry-level position; no prior housekeeping or custodial experience is required, and training is provided. The Housekeeper works under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor as part of a collaborative facilities team. The position is based at Chautauqua Institution’s main campus in Chautauqua, New York. It is full-time and may include daytime and evening hours, weekdays, and weekends, especially during the busy summer operating season and winter weather events requiring snow removal. Compensation starts at $19.20 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending or health savings account options, dental and vision insurance, complimentary and supplemental life insurance, wellness incentives, an employee assistance program, long-term disability options, and a discretionary employer retirement plan contribution, recently 6% of gross compensation following the designated service period. Employees also receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass providing access to many Amphitheater programs.

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, potentially including cleaning carpets, ceilings, drapes, upholstered furniture, walls, and windows.
Complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively, prioritizing work as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor without compromising quality.
Stock, label, and properly store cleaning supplies and keep supplies secured in locked storage areas.
Promptly report supply needs, damages, maintenance concerns, pest activity, and 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 meet appearance standards.
Establish and maintain cooperative, productive working relationships with team members.

Benefits

National health insurance network with Highmark
Flexible spending account 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
Traditional Chautauqua gate pass providing access to many Amphitheater programs