Housekeeper

Position Summary

The overall purpose of your position is to ensure cleanliness of offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, lobbies and other public areas such as libraries and lounges; all common areas in residence halls other than independent apartments. Project work, especially floor maintenance, will be included in the duties routinely assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and universal precautions
• 2–3 years’ experience as a housekeeping service worker
• Ability to train and work with other employees in their group
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret and follow direction
• Ability to report observed hazards in the environment

Contacts

The employee in this position will routinely encounter the following contacts while conducting his/her department's business.

Equipment Operation / Working Conditions

• Ability to use electrical and manual cleaning equipment
• Exposed to body fluids, infection, odors, and behavior of residents
• Exposed to chemicals and cleaning solutions

Leadership Responsibilities

Work Leader Responsibility: May have a new employee shadow work as a part of a new hire department orientation.