Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping)

About the role

Performs routine housekeeping and custodial work involving a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties within a university environment. Work areas may include, but are not limited to, residence halls, classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, common areas, and other campus facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of assigned facilities on a scheduled and regular basis.
• Duties may include, but are not limited to, cleaning and sanitizing offices, classrooms, residence halls, common areas, and restrooms; vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, washing windows, cleaning bathrooms, waxing floors, shampooing carpets, cleaning stairwells, and restocking restroom supplies.
• Conducts visual inspections of mechanical and utility equipment and reports maintenance, safety, or repair concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with residence hall and guest housing turnovers in preparation for summer groups and special events, including making beds, distributing linens, and stocking rooms with required supplies.
• Operates housekeeping equipment and utilizes cleaning chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate effective time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to push/pull housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals and cleaning-related odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous housekeeping, custodial, or janitorial experience preferred.

Benefits

The University of Saint Mary offers all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.