Housekeeper (part time)

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of housekeeping duties focusing on proper floor cleaning in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment; and perform related work as required. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, dusting and wiping furniture, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, and emptying wastebaskets. The position also includes refilling restroom dispensers, performing duties in and around campus facilities, implementing setup and takedown for events, and working closely with employees and the public to meet custodial needs. Responsibilities also extend to stripping, cleaning, and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and using and maintaining assigned power equipment and hand tools. The role requires washing walls and equipment, using equipment in accordance with OSHA and institutional safety procedures, locking and unlocking buildings, and securing facilities. Following instructions regarding cleaning materials and supplies, moving furniture and equipment, and washing windows and cleaning blinds are also part of the duties. Handling trash and recycling materials, maintaining regular attendance, and performing other related duties are expected. Applicants must be reliable, have a stable work history, and pass a background check.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Knowledge of various methods of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a wide range of surfaces.
Knowledge of proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of handling and disposing of hazardous materials with care.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Confident in handling ambiguity and fluid situations and have an abundance of common sense and pragmatism.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization and throw equal enthusiasm behind the more routine, hands-on activities, as well as those requiring a higher profile.
Organizational skills; must be accurate and attentive to detail.
Ability to maintain an established work schedule.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
Interpersonal skills to include tact and diplomacy.
Organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Flexibility to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs.
Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM.
Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
One (1) year of custodial experience.

Nice To Haves

Housekeeper in a school setting with knowledge of cleaning products and use of floor, carpet cleaning equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
Clean, dust, and wipe furniture.
Sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors.
Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
Refill restroom dispensers.
Perform duties in and around campus facilities.
Implement setup and takedown for a wide variety of campus and community events.
Work closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the area.
Resolve problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Strip, clean and buff floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets on an as needed basis.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
Wash walls and equipment.
Use equipment in accordance with OSHA and other Institutional safety procedures when required in work assignments.
Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights, etc.
Follow instructions regarding the use of cleaning materials and supplies in accordance with OSHA and Institutional Safety Protocols.
Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an as needed basis.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows and clean associated blinds on an as needed basis.
Handle trash and other recycling materials in accordance with proper disposal procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.