Housekeeper - Night

Berkeley•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley Preparatory School is hiring a full-time, hourly, non-exempt Housekeeper for its second shift. The Housekeeper works under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager and performs regularly scheduled housekeeping and custodial work, project work, and facility set-ups. The role involves cleaning and maintaining school buildings and surfaces, using manual and industrial cleaning equipment, handling waste, and preparing or breaking down spaces for events. Performance of duties may require driving a Berkeley vehicle; if driving is required, the employee must have a current Florida driver’s license and be accepted by the school’s automobile insurance company. The position is available immediately and is eligible for full benefits. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, certifications, and relevant national markets.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a housekeeping position in an institutional environment.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate, or learn to safely operate, cleaning equipment.
Ability to lift, push, and pull a variety of tools and equipment, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work without adverse allergic reactions to dust, dirt, cleaning solutions, or other common materials encountered in the work.
Ability to work within and uphold the institution’s philosophy, observe institutional regulations, and cooperate fully in its operation.
A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
If driving a Berkeley vehicle is required, a current Florida driver’s license and acceptance by Berkeley Preparatory School’s automobile insurance company.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of institutional cleaning.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, and scrub floors, stairs, and other surfaces inside and outside buildings.
Operate light and heavy industrial floor machines and attachments; scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors with powered scrubbers and buffers.
Vacuum carpets in offices and public areas and periodically extract carpets using spotter machines or extractors.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim, chalkboards, and other surfaces.
Clean and maintain machines, including lubricating equipment and changing brushes, pads, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
Remove, wash, and replace window blinds; wash ceiling fixtures, windowsills, corridor doors, entrance-door glass and trim, and interior wall spaces, using ladders or scaffolding as needed.
Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms, and restrooms.
Collect and bag trash and debris, place it in collection areas, and clean wastebaskets and trash containers and replace liners.
Set up and break down events and functions, including moving tables and chairs.
Move heavy furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as directed.
Report items needing repair, such as doors, door checks, furniture, lights, and faucets.
Lock offices, classrooms, and laboratories after cleaning.
Respond to communications via two-way radio if assigned.
Follow required safety rules and perform related duties as assigned.