Housekeeping

OLIVET COLLEGE•Olivet, MI

14d•$14

About The Position

This is a full-time position with occasional overtime as required. Under general supervision and following established procedures and schedules, performs cleaning services in assigned areas in order to maintain the cleanliness, safety, sanitation and attractive appearance of university facilities. Responsible for some general floor care and other moderately heavy housekeeping duties. Carries out duties in isolated areas. Comes into contact with infectious/contaminated material. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions associated with the job. As changes occur the university reserves the right to modify the above description. This job description is not all inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
Three or more years of experience in performing all facets of housekeeping associated with operating a university campus preferred.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Selects and transports materials and supplies from supply area to work areas.
Sweeps, mops, re-washes and buffs floors.
Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to vacuum and/or damp dust ceilings, vents, drapery rods, cubicle tracks, blinds, sprinkle heads, windowsills, floors, furniture, lights, televisions, ledges, wall mounted fixtures, etc.
Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items. Notifies supervisors when supplies are low.
Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets.
Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
Spot washes walls, ceilings and windows by hand using water and cleaning solutions and equipment.
Cleans lighting fixtures, tops of windows and other high places using a ladder when necessary.
Provides thorough cleaning of each room; scrubs mattress, dusts, disinfects, cleans, bathroom, etc.
Collects and transports trash to collection points.
Moves furniture and prepares meeting rooms as assigned. Unloads and stores supplies.
Reports any mechanical failures or other repair situations observed in assigned areas.
Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
Maintains clean work area and secures equipment repairs as necessary. Observes all safety rules.
In case of fire or other internal disaster or community disaster performs emergency duties as assigned.
Collaborates with fellow housekeepers to recommend supply and equipment purchases and changes in cleaning techniques to improve efficiency.
Assigns and supervises student work crews supplied from the Student Employment Office.
Attends training programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs all duties in a courteous, considerate manner.
Perform duties in a diverse environment.
Environment can be challenging and occasionally stressful.