Housekeeper, 2nd Shift

University of New England Career•Biddeford, ME

22h

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs routine housekeeping and maintenance work. Duties may vary by building and are not necessarily performed every day. The position may also assist with snow removal and with training and overseeing helpers assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school education is desirable.
General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.
Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
Physical ability to do 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

Commercial or institutional cleaning experience.

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 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 in snow removal.
Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as necessary.