Housekeeper

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, offices, residence halls, lounges, and common areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, carpets, and surfaces
• Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Clean windows, mirrors, glass doors, and other surfaces
• Report maintenance issues (e.g., plumbing, lighting, or damage) to appropriate personnel
• Perform deep cleaning during academic breaks or as scheduled
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas and event spaces before and after functions
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
• Secure buildings and rooms after cleaning, as necessary
• Auxiliary tasks such as assisting with moving furniture or setting up spaces for events, meetings, or campus activities
• Support special projects such as summer turnover cleaning in residence halls

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25–40 pounds
• Ability to step stools to reach high surfaces
• Repetitive motion tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping
• Use of hands and arms to operate cleaning equipment and tools
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments (e.g., dorms, offices, restrooms, outdoor walkways)
• Must be able to perform tasks in both hot and cold conditions, depending on building and weather

Benefits

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.