Housekeeper

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus.

About the role

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in supporting the college's mission by ensuring that campus facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs various cleaning duties to maintain assigned campus areas in an excellent and habitable condition, following all established departmental practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of housekeeping tasks in assigned areas, which can vary daily based on college priorities during both the academic and non-academic year
• Clean and maintain floors (dust mopping, wet mopping, spot mopping, vacuuming)
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, washrooms, and showers, including all fixtures
• Clean interior surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, glass partitions, window ledges, and doors
• Dust furniture, including desks, tables, chairs, and other items as needed
• Empty trash and recycling containers, removing all debris to designated receptacles
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure all priority areas are maintained to the high standards of Environmental Services, especially during staff shortages
• Customer service orientation with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Identify and report any defective equipment, necessary building repairs, or safety hazards to ensure a safe environment for the community
• Effective communication and teamwork in a diverse campus community

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience as a housekeeper or cleaner in an institutional or commercial setting (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions to complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to work reliably and with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain basic cleaning tools and equipment

Physical Requirements

• Requires good health, physical strength, and agility to perform all essential cleaning tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs individually and 50 lbs assisted
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, or stooping during the workday
• Wear assigned PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator as required)

Work Environment

• Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather or heat depending on the building assignment
• Mix of academic, residential, dining, athletic, library, studio/lab (non-hazardous), office, warehouse, and outdoor areas
• Seasonal demands (snow/ice response, summer deep cleans, move-in/move-out, major events)
• Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety for any hazardous materials; work only within training/authorization

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50/hour.

Schedule

• Mon - Fri 6:00am - 11:30am
• Weekly Hours: 27.5

Benefits

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information or check out our Benefits at a Glance.